FARMINGTON — A local cosmetologist has invented a product designed to help professional cosmetologists, colorists, stylists and barbers be more organized and better focused on their clients. The QuadBowl will allow those in the industry to mix multiple hair colors while keeping track of the process and timing, said Yvonne Teele, owner and operator of […]
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Wilton to consider next steps in CMP support
WILTON — Selectperson Tom Saviello told fellow board members Thursday that even though some towns have pulled support for Central Maine Power Co.’s New England Clean Energy Connect project, he thinks it will get state permits. The $950 million project involves building a 145-mile transmission line to deliver power generated by Hydro-Quebec in Quebec to […]
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Strong selectmen, Planning Board talk ordinances
STRONG — Members of the town Planning Board met with selectmen Wednesday night to discuss safety, property values, retail marijuana establishments and ordinances. The town has few ordinances and no zoning, beyond state-mandated shoreland and floodplain protection regulations. On Wednesday, the town’s five selectmen took their concerns to the Planning Board to discuss if new […]
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Former Jay mill demolition continues
Another section of the defunct Otis Mill in Jay is removed Thursday, a month after the steam plant at the former paper mill was torn down. The mill closed in 2009, and the property was purchased by MAC Development in 2015. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Kingfield crash: Farmington grandfather, step-great-grandson in critical condition
FARMINGTON — A grandfather and his step-great-grandson remained in critical condition Wednesday, a day after their car skidded into a tractor-trailer on Route 27 in Kingfield, killing a grandson, officials said. Driver Leroy Gordon, 76, and his step-great-grandson Scott Kidder, 18, both of Farmington, were being treated at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where […]
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Chilling out in Livermore Falls
A 2-year-old golden retriever chills out Tuesday afternoon by rolling in the snow in a Livermore Falls yard. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) A golden retriever takes a break Tuesday from rolling in the snow in a Livermore Falls yard. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Livermore Falls board to consider sewer main repair
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen will discuss the possibility of repairing a century-old, clay sewer main on Depot Street at their meeting Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. Storms the past two Tuesdays have forced meeting cancellations. Ted Berry Co. Inc. of Livermore, which specializes in several services, including video inspections […]
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Farmington man killed, two others critically injured in Kingfield crash
KINGFIELD — A Farmington man was killed and two other Farmington men were critically injured Tuesday afternoon when their car lost traction on Route 27 and slid sideways into the path of a tractor-trailer. Seth Gordon, 28, died instantly at the scene, according to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Leroy Gordon, 76, the driver […]
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Jay board backs business grant application
JAY — Selectpersons voted unanimously Monday to support an application for a microenterprise grant to help local businesses. Under the state Community Development Block Grant program, municipalities can qualify for a maximum of $150,000, with individual businesses qualifying for up to $50,000 each, depending on job creation and other variables, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said previously. Jaaron […]
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Jay board continues backing clean energy project
JAY — Selectpersons voted 4-1 Monday to continue to support Central Maine Power Co.’s proposed electricity transmission corridor from Quebec through Maine to Massachusetts. The move denied petitions to stop the corridor presented to the board by resident Susan Theberge. The petitions have a total of 405 signatures of Jay residents. Of that number, 262 were collected […]