JAY — A search committee will be formed to find an interim superintendent for Regional School Unit 73, school board acting chairman Michael Morrell announced Thursday night. The announcement followed an hourlong closed-door session by the board. On Jan. 10 the board accepted the resignation, effective that day, of Superintendent Todd LeRoy. His resignation followed weeks of turmoil after […]
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SAD 58 budget on ice during winter chill
KINGFIELD — School Administrative District 58 is facing winter challenges that have put a chill on its budget. Superintendent Susan Pratt told directors Thursday evening that cold weather has increased costs for maintenance, heating and related expenses. For example, the Strong Elementary School roof was shoveled recently by professionals. The flat roof was rebuilt in […]
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10-year-old student charged after RSU 9 bomb threat
FARMINGTON — A 10-year-old boy was charged with terrorizing Thursday, accused of calling 911 and reporting a bomb on a bus. School buses in Farmington-based Regional School Unit 9 were examined by police after the bomb threat was received at about 4:30 p.m. “It was very vague,” Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said. “It was […]
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Jay woman pleads guilty to selling cocaine, heroin
FARMINGTON — A Jay woman pleaded guilty Thursday to selling cocaine and heroin from her apartment at 446 Main St. in Jay on July 30, 2018. Angie Braley, 38, also entered a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge of violation condition of release in Franklin County Superior Court. She had been indicted in October 2018 on […]
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Wilton man charged after fire in apartment
WILTON — A man was treated for smoke inhalation Wednesday after firefighters pulled him from his smoke-filled apartment at Village View Apartments. It was the second time in five months that firefighters responded to Neil Rackliff’s apartment for a fire started by smoking materials, officials said. The first time, on Sept. 1, 2018, he suffered […]
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Voters in Strong to decide on buying truck
STRONG — As the March town meeting draws nearer, selectmen Tuesday evening debated ways to address the looming costs of replacing aging highway equipment. After the board reviewed the draft warrant, they agreed to add another article to buy a new truck. Selectman Mike Pond presented the proposal to fund a lease-purchase agreement to replace […]
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New Sharon man charged in domestic violence case
NEW SHARON — A convicted felon remained in jail Wednesday evening on charges of terrorizing a woman at a home on Main Street and possessing a firearm. Philip Howe, 44, was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of domestic violence terrorizing and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. […]
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Not too cold to do Titcomb Mountain
Student ski instructor Jamison Daigle, 15, of New Sharon puts on his ski boots Tuesday before heading out to teach at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington. (Sun Journal photo by Donna M. Perry) Student ski instructor Jamison Daigle, 15, of New Sharon puts on his ski boots Tuesday before heading out to teach at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington. (Sun Journal photo by Donna M. Perry) […]
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Jay board votes to change streetlights to LEDs
JAY — Selectpersons agreed Monday to move forward with switching the streetlights to LED fixtures. The estimated savings is about $14,000. The vote was 4-1 with Selectperson Judy Diaz opposed. Selectpersons Tom Goding, Gary McGrane, Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo and Chairman Terry Bergeron voted in favor. The town reduced the number of its streetlights several years […]
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No one injured in four-vehicle crash in Wilton
WILTON — Four vehicles crashed Monday morning after a tractor-trailer truck stopped for a school bus on U.S. Route 2 West near the Carthage line, police said. Daniel Villacci, 57, of Farmington stopped a tractor-trailer behind a bus that was stopped in the eastbound lane. A car driven by Samantha Knapp, 29, of Rumford slowed behind […]