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 […]
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Jay approves signing document related to lease
JAY — As directors of the Jay Community Development Corp., selectpersons voted Monday night to sign a document pertaining to a lease extension for McDonald’s Corp. at Jay Plaza. The document is a agreement that lays out certain rights of the tenant, the landlord and other third parties, such as the landlord’s lender or a […]
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Farmington police are looking down on distracted drivers — literally
FARMINGTON — Police are using a new tactic to try and make motor vehicle drivers and the public aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Drivers whose vehicles were driving by or stopped at the traffic lights at the intersection of Main Street, Farmington Falls Road and the Park and Ride on Tuesday morning probably […]
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Farmington board sets aside request for nonprofit funds
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen postponed action Tuesday night on a request that the town start funding area nonprofit and social service agencies. The request, presented by Fen Fowler, former executive director of Western Maine Community Action on behalf of nine groups, follows a decision by the county to cut funding for social services […]
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RSU 9 scales back behavioral program
Regional School Unit 9 Curriculum Coordinator Laura Columbia, Superintendent Tina Meserve, and board Chairwoman Cherieann Harrison discuss the new Pathway for All Learners alternative education program on Tuesday in Farmington. (Dee Menear/Franklin Journal) FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors learned Tuesday that a program to help students with their behavior will only be available for kindergarten […]
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Farmington solar project raises questions
FARMINGTON — A proposal to build a $110 million, 490-acre solar farm off Route 2 has divided some neighbors and raised concerns among members of the Planning Board. The project, which is being developed by Florida-based NextEra Energy and its subsidiary, Farmington Solar LLC, would be in the vicinity of Horn Hill Road and Hovey […]