Farmington Public Library (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal) FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library is seeking $199,409 from the town, $3,380 more than last year’s appropriation. Barbara Marshall, library board chairwoman, and Benjamin West, library treasurer, presented their request to the Budget Committee Wednesday. The Budget Committee and selectmen are expected to make their final recommendations on […]
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Three men indicted in Franklin County arson case
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted three men on arson charges in connection with burning a bulldozer Nov. 14, 2017, in Sandy River Plantation. Devon Clark, 18, of Rangeley, Alexander Allan, 37, of Dallas Plantation and Michael Stanley, 23, of East Templeton, Massachusetts, were each indicted on one count of Class A arson […]
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Jay man indicted on aggravated assault charge
FARMINGTON — A Jay man accused of hitting his girlfriend over the head with a cane last month was indicted Thursday on an aggravated assault charge. Ronald E. Tarckini, 65, was indicted by a grand jury on the felony charge and a misdemeanor charge of refusing to submit to arrest or detention. Jay police responded […]
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Wild Game Dinner featuring fur and feather dishes
FARMINGTON — Moose burgers and a moose-calling contest are highlights of the Wild Game Dinner served Saturday, Jan. 20, at Tuck’s Ale House on Main Street. “We need a break from the cold and to have some fun,” Tom Saviello, head cook, said. The event, from 3 to 6 p.m., will benefit Life Enrichment Advancing People, […]
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Utility pole damaged in Livermore Falls hit-and-run
Livermore Falls police are asking that anyone who saw a vehicle hit a utility pole on lower Park Street/Route 133 on Wednesday afternoon to call them at 897-3424. A large chunk was taken out of the pole, possibly about 4 p.m., Sgt.Vernon Stevens said Thursday. Nearly 2,000 Central Maine Power customers in Jay, Livermore and […]
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Livermore Falls board OKs fire station change orders
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen on Tuesday approved more than $6,000 worth of change orders for the fire station renovation. Construction began last fall, and so far $416,727 had been spent, with $303,272 still available. One of the changes is replacing a hollow metal door with a new one for $5,000. Another is reinforcing bearing plates for […]
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RSU 9 director resigns; Farmington to weigh shorter nomination process
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Director Ryan Morgan has resigned nearly a year after being elected to a three-year term. Selectmen will be asked to shorten the time for filing nomination papers from 100 days to 10 days at their meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Town Office, Town Clerk Leanne […]
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RSU 9 directors to decide on superintendent search aspects
FARMINGTON — The search process for a new school superintendent typically takes about three months, according to Steven Bailey, executive editor of the Maine School Management Association. He outlined services Tuesday night that his nonprofit organization could provide the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors at the Mt. Blue Campus. The school board’s Administrator […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital asks ill visitors not to visit patients
FARMINGTON — Given the spike in illnesses throughout the region, including the flu, Franklin Memorial Hospital is asking that anyone who feels sick or has a fever, sore throat or cough to not visit patients at the hospital. The request is to protect the most-vulnerable patients and newborns. All hospital visitors must be feeling well […]
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New sign brightens look
Sam Mohahan, left, co-owner of Sign Works in Farmington, and Shaun Kane install a new sign Tuesday afternoon at Wilton United Methodist Church on Main Street. A message board was also installed under the new sign. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)