DALLAS PLANTATION — A fire heavily damaged a camp and charred a corner of a detached woodshed Monday on Sunnyside Lane, off Camp Waya Awi Road on Gull Pond. Firefighters from Rangeley, Eustis and Phillips responded to find the camp three-quarters involved in fire, Tim Pellerin, chief of the Rangeley Fire Rescue Department, said Tuesday. Children […]
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Farmington homeless shelter plans downtown expansion
FARMINGTON — Leaders from Western Maine Homeless Outreach are optimistic about the possibility of moving into a new space downtown that would nearly double the capacity of Franklin County’s only homeless shelter. The shelter is in the basement of the Living Waters Assembly of God church on Route 2. It is eyeing a new space […]
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Weld observes Memorial Day
WELD — The Old Crow Indian Band led a parade from the Town Hall to the library to kick off the annual Memorial Day observances Monday afternoon. Sean Minear greeted everyone and gave updates on two construction projects at the library. When complete, the library will have a new entrance, new lights and a reading […]
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Veterans’ sacrifices remembered in Jay and Livermore Falls
JAY — Jay and Livermore Falls residents lined the streets Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. “Our purpose here today is to commemorate the sacrifice of the men and women who have lost their lives in the service of our country,” said Rep. Tina Riley, D-Jay, the keynote speaker at the ceremony. […]
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Veterans’ sacrifices honored, remembered in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The sacrifices of veterans were remembered on Memorial Day with a parade, music, speeches and a wreath-laying ceremony. At Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to be Maine’s next governor, said every day should be Memorial Day. “For 150 years, we have celebrated Memorial […]
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This week's agenda
Tuesday Livermore: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town office Sumner: Scholarship Committee, 6 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Buckfield: Buckfield Village Corp., 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Dixfield: Annual town meeting, 6 p.m., Dirigo High School
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Wilton holds services for 150th Memorial Day
WILTON — Veterans, family members, friends and officials gathered Sunday afternoon at the monument on Main Street to recognize Memorial Day. State Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, welcomed those who had gathered in remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. “As we celebrate this 150th Memorial Day, the rights and freedoms […]
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Grandparents Day in Farmington a hit
First-grader Brayden Simmins of New Vineyard reads to his “Mimi,” Shari Newcomb, of Livermore Falls during Grandparents Day on Friday at W. G. Mallett School in Farmington. More than 200 grandparents were entertained by students, played games, had lunch and took photos. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Livermore Falls History Night celebrates the past
Maine Paper and Heritage Museum President Sherry Judd, second from right, gives a tour of the museum during Livermore Falls History Night on Friday. The town hosted several events, including live music, tractor rides and business specials, during the annual event. (Barry Matulaitis/Sun Journal) Jason Gibbs of Livermore gives tractor rides during Livermore Falls History […]
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Wilton police investigating burglaries
WILTON — Police are investigating several burglaries that occurred between Wednesday night and Thursday morning along Village View and High streets, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said in an email Thursday. At least five homes and a vehicle were entered by at least one person believed to be on foot, she wrote. Items taken include an […]