FARMINGTON — Police are investigating vandalism that left flower pots, planters and trash cans tipped over on Main Street and Broadway, along with damage at the nearby campus of University of Maine at Farmington. Owner Susun Terese crouched beside one of her planters outside her business Minikins on Broadway on Friday morning. It was obvious […]
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Wilton woman arrested in Farmington fire
FARMINGTON — A Wilton woman was arrested Friday for allegedly setting fire to an Industry Road home earlier this month after a fight with her boyfriend, according to the state Fire Marshal’s Office. Angie Clark, 38, was arrested on charges of arson and aggravated criminal mischief, according to Steve McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of […]
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RSU 58 board ready to welcome students
STRONG — With less than two weeks before the start of school, Regional School Unit 58 Superintendent Susan Pratt told directors Thursday said there are some vacant positions. Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 29. “We still have some ed tech positions that are not filled,” Pratt said. There are applicants and the screening and interviewing process […]
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Franklin County group mum on request to CMP for benefits
A group of elected officials in Franklin County has asked Central Maine Power Co. for benefits as compensation for a proposed Canada-to-Massachusetts power line project that will cut through the county, but are not saying what exactly they have asked for. “I don’t negotiate in the press,” Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton said when asked for […]
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Jay tax rate expected to decline
JAY — After several years of rising tax rates, a decrease is expected this year, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said Wednesday. Selectpersons will set the 2018-19 rate at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.21, at the Town Office. The board set the date at Monday’s meeting. The tax rate is $22.50. “I anticipate a reduction in the […]
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Just in time
Workers from Mid-Maine Restoration Inc. of Edgecomb scrape the clock tower at the Franklin County Courthouse in Farmington on Thursday as part of its restoration. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) A worker from Mid-Maine Restoration Inc. of Edgecomb scrapes the clock tower at the Franklin County Courthouse in Farmington on Thursday as part of its restoration. (Donna […]
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Farmington teenager injured in three-vehicle collision in Jay
JAY — A three-vehicle collision at Routes 133 and 156 on Wednesday afternoon sent a Farmington teenager to the hospital with minor injuries, Sgt. Russell Adams said Thursday morning. Norman Lewis Jr., 34, of Chesterville was traveling west on Route 156 toward Wilton when he failed to stop at a stop sign, Adams said. Lewis’ […]
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Good deeds for steeds
Robin Gray of Farmington cares for Toe Tag at Cushing Stables in Farmington on Wednesday. Gray has been taking care of race horses for 20 years at the stable that is owned by Mike and Charlene Cushing. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) Lightning finds something he is interested in underneath a horse tack chest at Cushing Stables […]
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Strong selectmen deal with Pond Road paving project
STRONG — A long-awaited Pond Road paving project is a step closer to completion, but not without some hitches. At Tuesday night’s meeting of selectmen, board member Mike Pond said the project would cost less than anticipated, but there was $10,000 less in private donations than first expected for the work. At a recent special town […]
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Car talk in Jay
Stan Davis, left, of Fayette and Lenny Boucher of Jay talk Wednesday about the 1948 International KB 7 wrecker that sits on the front lawn of Boucher’s home in Jay. Boucher is restoring a 1930 and 1931 Ford, and he and Davis catch up and chat about fixing up automobiles on a regular basis. (Daryn […]