FARMINGTON — Students from Hong Kong gathered around tables on a recent morning at the University of Maine at Farmington to work on writing their own versions of traditional children’s stories with a Maine flavor. Talk of whoopie pies, blueberries, lobster and trips to Acadia National Park animated the discussion as one group worked to […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: […]
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Salem man charged with criminal speed, driving to endanger
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Dakota Descheneaux, 24, of Salem was arrested Wednesday and charged with speeding 30-plus miles over the limit and driving to endanger. While on a routine patrol at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday in Salem Township, Sgt. Nathan Bean of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office clocked Descheneaux driving 98 mph in a 50 mph zone. […]
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Kingfield woman charged with felony OUI in fatal crash
KINGFIELD — A local woman has been charged with felony operating under the influence in connection with a fatal accident last month. According to police, Danielle Larochelle’s blood-alcohol content at the time of the crash was 0.219, which is more than two times the legal limit of 0.08. Larochelle, 30, was arrested Thursday morning at her […]
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Phillips Old Home Days kicks off Saturday
PHILLIPS — With a rock ‘n’ roll theme, Phillips Old Home Days festivities will kick off Saturday and run for nine days. The 61st year of events goes through Sunday, Aug. 19, and includes dozens of family-friendly activities and competitions. The theme is “Rock and Roll is Here to Stay.” Pam and Dick Matthews are this […]
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Jay, Livermore Falls boards consider wastewater plant upgrades
LIVERMORE FALLS — Select boards from Jay and Livermore Falls took no action Tuesday night on options for upgrading the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. Estimated costs associated with the four options ranged from $6.5 million to patch up the structures to $10.9 million for a two-phase upgrade spread over 10 to 20 years. Funds […]
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Livermore Falls transfer station closing time clarified
LIVERMORE FALLS — The transfer station will be closed Thursday, Aug. 9, to repair the lot in front of the compactors, Town Manager Stephen Gould said Tuesday at a select board meeting. The closure was originally announced for Saturday, Aug. 11. Gould said the cement would be poured Wednesday, setting the closure for Thursday. In […]
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Lightning damages Kingfield house
KINGFIELD — Lightning struck an unoccupied house on Curve Street on Tuesday evening, causing damage to the roof and third-floor attic. Kingfield Fire Chief Fred Nichols said the call came in at 5:45 p.m. when other departments were busy with storm cleanup. “It took us a bit of time to get organized,” Nichols said. “The […]
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Child's play in Strong
Naomi Reinholt, 2, of Phillips plays on the rocking horse at Lance Cpl. Scott B. Paul Memorial Park in Strong on Wednesday. (Dee Menear/Franklin Journal) Ani Dunham, 1, of New Portland plays house at Lance Cpl. Scott B. Paul Memorial Park in Strong on Wednesday. (Dee Menear/Franklin Journal) Ani Dunham, 1, of New Portland puts together an […]
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Wilton woman arrested on suspicion of theft from Renys
FARMINGTON — Corrine Spencer, 42, of Wilton was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of theft. Spencer was accused of taking items worth $95 from Renys department store. Corrine Spencer (Franklin County Detention Center)