FARMINGTON — The public is invited to attend a ceremony marking National POW/MIA Recognition Day at 5 p.m. Friday in Meetinghouse Park. Gordon Webber, commander of the James A. McKechnie Veterans of Foreign War Post, said the names of veterans listed as missing in action and identified in the last year will be read. National […]
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Strong investigates employee use of town accounts for personal purchases
STRONG — The Board of Selectmen is investigating employee use of town accounts with retailers. “We have been made aware of people using the town account to make purchases without us knowing it,” Chairman Richard Worthley said in a phone call Monday. The phone call followed a Freedom of Access Act request for invoices pertaining […]
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Rangeley to receive $11.47 million to extend airport runway
RANGELEY — The town has learned it will receive almost $11.5 million to expand the runway at Stephen A. Bean Municipal Airfield for emergency medical services. The funding will also cover other key enhancements to support air medical transport in the rural area. “Of course this a good thing for the Rangeley Lake’s area and town […]
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Rangeley's airport to get $11 million for runway, safety boosts
RANGELEY (AP) — An airport in rural Maine is getting more than $11 million in federal funding to extend its runway and make other improvements. The money is going from the Federal Aviation Administration to the town of Rangeley, which is home to Steven A. Bean Municipal Airport. Republican Sen. Susan Collins says the enhancements […]
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USDA secretary, Bruce Poliquin hear needs of rural areas in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Representatives of several professions and nonprofit services from Maine’s rural counties met Wednesday with the U.S. secretary of agriculture and stressed the need for federal support for high-speed internet access, telehealth services and fighting opioid addiction. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, participated in the discussion at Franklin Memorial […]
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Athens man charged with OUI 10 hours after being charged in another accident
KINGFIELD — After three run-ins with police in 10 hours, an Athens man was being held at the Franklin County Detention Center on Wednesday on charges of drunken driving, criminal mischief and failure to report an accident. The series of events involving Anthony Cobb, 33, began shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday when Franklin County Deputy Brian […]
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Old library draws interest at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — The original New Sharon library has drawn a steady stream of visitors this week at the Farmington Fair. Library trustees moved the building to the fairgrounds last year, then fairgrounds staff repaired the original horsehair plaster, did some painting and added a ramp for easy access. On Monday, hundreds of Franklin County elementary school […]
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Livermore Falls sells foreclosed properties for $100; recognize Transfer Station attendants
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen voted Tuesday to accept bids of $100 each for two town properties and to abate the back taxes and sewer fees on each one for the new owners. Ricky Tompkins of Livermore Falls bid $100 for a multistory house and property at 15 Sewall St. The property needs extensive renovations, he […]
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Wilton designates Drug-Free Safe Zones
WILTON — Selectpersons on Tuesday unanimously approved designating several locations as drug-free safe zones. Chief of Police Heidi Wilcox requested the designation and appropriate labeling for areas where children congregate, including licensed day care centers, a child-only fishing area, and Western Maine Play Museum. Backus Memorial Field, and East Wilton, Village View, Bass, and McGillicuddy […]
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Senior Citizens Day draws crowd to Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — Senior Citizens Day at Farmington Fair is a time to see old friends, check out the exhibits, eat fair food and see the animals. Peggy McDonald and Barbara McDonald, both of Jay, were two of many from around the state enjoying the fair Tuesday. They enjoy looking at the exhibits and supporting the […]