Maine Warden Service’s initial investigation indicated that the machine driving by Birch Royall, 50, was traveling between 60 to 70 miles per hour on Hyde Trail when it failed to stop at a stop sign, according to Mark Latti, communications director for Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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Sidney teenager struck by vehicle in crosswalk in Farmington
Steven Anthony, 18, was crossing from Scott Hall to the UMF Admissions Office side when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Samantha Deckard, 39, of Strong.
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Dog dies in fire, camper with a wooden addition burns in New Sharon
The fire is believed to have started in the area of the woodstove, Deputy New Sharon Chief Chris McKay said.
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Franklin County commissioners appoint Rumford woman as administrator
Commissioners also gave Franklin County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee a $150,000 budget to work off.
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Wilton seeks nominations for oldest resident to receive Boston Post Cane
Nomination forms are available at the Town Office and are due back by 5 p.m. on March 13.
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Two compete for Chesterville’s 3-year seat on RSU 9 board
Patty Hastings and Tiffany Estabrook are running for Chesterville’s 3-year seat on the Regional School Board 9 board of directors, each emphasizing fiscal responsibility and education priorities.
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Jay-based school district proposes 5.75% hike to budget
Increases in salaries, benefits and insurance costs account for most of the increase, officials said.
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Six pets die, farmhouse and barn destroyed in Madrid Township fire
Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.
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Franklin County jail administrator resigns
Major Douglas Blauvelt of Farmington had been a corrections officer since 2003 and became jail administrator in 2009. Lt. John Donald will step up in the interim.
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Wilton festival theme pays tribute to “Rockin’ ’80s”
The annual Wilton Blueberry Festival has been celebrated for over 30 years.