FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 administrators held a community forum Tuesday to give parents, students, staff and community members the chance to share thoughts and concerns about proficiency-based learning standards. Nearly 100 people attended the forum, which included discussion groups and a question-and-answer session with a panel of education administrators and college admissions representatives. […]
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Franklin County not joining opiate lawsuit
FARMINGTON — Two of Franklin County’s three commissioners said Tuesday they remained opposed to a nationwide effort to sue pharmaceutical companies that make and distribute opiates, despite decisions by several town, city and county governments in Maine to join the effort. “Where is this going to end?” Commissioner Terry Brann said. “Are we going to sue auto […]
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Jay murder trial likely to take place in January
A tentative court date has been scheduled for January in the murder trial of a Jay man charged with bludgeoning his girlfriend to death in July 2017, as his lawyers await results of a forensic evaluation. James “Ted” Sweeney, 57, pleaded not guilty in September to a charge of intentional or knowing murder in the […]
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Farmington police warn of recurring IRS phone scam
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department has issued a warning about an “IRS” scam that has resurfaced. Police said many area residents have received calls in which they are told the IRS is making “serious allegations” against them. The telephone number that appears on caller ID is from New York, according to police. When this […]
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Police safely resolve threats made at Strong Area Health Center
STRONG — A situation ended safely Tuesday after a male threatened employees and others in the Strong Area Health Center. Maine State Police Troop C Sgt. Peter Michaud said a threatening telephone call was reported at 11:30 a.m. State Police troopers and deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded. “We were able to detain […]
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Farmington home damaged in Monday night fire
FARMINGTON — A Monday night fire at 732 Industry Road caused substantial damage. Farmington Fire and Rescue Chief Terry Bell said the building is probably a total loss. Robert Nadeau and his girlfriend were living in the home. It is owned by his mother, Pamela Love. Bell said there was no insurance. There were no […]
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Snowmobile trailer and 2 lawnmowers stolen in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Police were called Saturday afternoon to 298 Strickland Loop Road for a report of a theft. Livermore Falls Police officer Steve Gould said a snowmobile trailer with two older Craftsman lawnmowers on it had been removed from the property. Gould said the estimated value of the missing items was about $500. The […]
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Kingfield seeks ideas for growth
KINGFIELD — Taxpayers will be asked for their opinions and ideas for the future growth of the town. At their Monday night meeting, selectmen reviewed a survey that will be included with the tax bills to be mailed this month. The selectmen-appointed Village Enhancement Committee originally presented a plan to taxpayers at the 2011 town […]
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Camryn Berry awarded Pollard Scholarship
At the Livermore Selectpersons meeting Monday night, Camryn Berry’s name was drawn as the recipient of the Pollard Scholarship. Thirteen students who have completed at least one unit of post secondary schooling applied for the $1,000 scholarship. (Sun Journal file photo) LIVERMORE — Camryn Berry’s name was drawn to receive this year’s $1,000 Pollard Scholarship […]
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Beating the heat in Wilton
Alice and Noah Preble of Wilton enjoy a late lunch in the cool interior of Dutch Treat. Alice said they moved to town in January.. (Pam Harnden/Franklin Journal) After spending a few days at Belgrade Lakes, Ann Hebert of Colebrook, New Hampshire, stops at Dutch Treat for an ice cream on her way back to […]