A 55-year-old Wilton man was sentenced to nine years in prison and four years of supervised release Monday afternoon on a felony charge of conspiracy to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl.
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Veteran firefighter killed, seven others injured in Farmington explosion
Firefighters were called to the Farmington Falls Road building at about 8:07 a.m. for a smell of propane. The explosion occurred minutes later.
The 179th Farmington Fair has begun
The weather was perfect for Opening Day at the Farmington Fair.
Four Brazilian nationals, living illegally in the U.S., arrested in Farmington
FARMINGTON — U.S. Border Patrol agents from Rangeley arrested two Brazilian nationals Wednesday, according to a statement issued Saturday. Further investigation led to a local hotel where two additional Brazilians were arrested. According to the statement, agents responded to the Farmington area following a report of suspicious activity near the local Walmart. While investigating the […]
Farmington police chief is new president of Maine chiefs association
Chief Jack Peck Jr. is the first chief from Franklin County to serve in the position.
Young farmer fundraising for injured Farmington teacher
If you plan to attend the Farmington Fair’s Youth Market Auction on Sept. 18, 8-year-old Andrew Bagley has a challenge for you.
School resource officer already having an impact at Spruce Mountain schools
Darin Gilbert won’t often be found in his office because he spends most of his time with the students so they see law enforcement in a positive light.
Chesterville won’t let residents vote on moratorium aimed at delaying CMP project
Selectmen decline a request for a special town meeting vote aimed at temporarily preventing construction of a transmission line through the Franklin County town.
Wilton man accused of threatening woman with ax
A previous tenant of a residence on Main Street had a dispute with Korey J. Lizine, 48.