CHESTERVILLE — At two recent board meetings, selectmen have discussed the availability of trained firefighters to respond to emergency calls. In late November, Fire Chief John Archer told the board he had no one licensed for emergency medical service calls. Several want to take the training and two need to finish training. “People are working; […]
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Farmington librarian leaves position
Patrons of Farmington Public Library expressed good wishes to librarian Maurie Stockford of Mount Vernon on her last day at the library. Stockford has accepted a position as the new library director for RSU 40, comprising Waldoboro, Warren, Washington, Friendship and Union. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)
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Merger, Gallant among area’s top 10 stories of 2017
Try describing 2017 in a concise way. We dare you. In Maine, as in the rest of the country, it was a year that started with a loud and often ugly political debate that never seemed to end. There were scandals of all kinds and tragedies almost too immense to bear. Locally, the idea to […]
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Police charge owner of 9 beagles left in subzero temps
FREEMAN TOWNSHIP — Police have charged the owner of nine beagles, including three puppies, for leaving them in an abandoned, unheated garage, with an open door, to face subzero temperatures. David Ellis, 46, of Avon, was charged Friday, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said. “The dogs are doing fine at the shelter now; they were […]
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Chesterville board considers discontinuing part of Webber Road
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen last week approved placing an article on the March 12 town meeting warrant asking voters to discontinue a section of Webber Road. Selectmen will also seek an easement with Arnold Couture to build a new turnaround. At issue is a gate erected by property owner Chris Osgood that must be opened for […]
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Mt. Blue Community Access TV available online
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Community Access TV is now available on the internet. Several shows, including high school sports, are available through live streaming. “We’re very optimistic,” JP Fortier, executive director, said of the future of the local-access station. “But it is also very challenging.” The station is adding new services and promoting internet access […]
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Warming Center, ECU Heat options for getting in out of the cold
FARMINGTON — While Mainers will likely try to tough it out during this cold spell, a little help may be needed as the days of below-zero temperatures progress. “People are proud and may try to be self-sufficient,” said Tim Hardy, director of Franklin County Emergency Management. So far the agency has had no request for […]
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Subzero smile in Jay
Devon Darling of Livermore Falls, who has been employed at Riverside Kwik Stop in Jay for more than two years, had a smile — frozen? — on his face while pumping gas in the bitter cold Thursday. (Liz Marquis/Sun Journal)
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Farmington nomination papers available
FARMINGTON — Nomination papers for a three-year selectman’s seat and a three-year school board director’s seat are available at the Town Office. Matthew Smith’s term on the Board of Selectmen is soon to expire, Town Manager Richard Davis recently told the board. Smith has indicated he plans to run again. Iris Silverstein’s term on the […]
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Farmington holiday concert raises $14,000 for ECU HEAT Share
FARMINGTON — A holiday concert helped raise more than $14,000 to help people with the cost of heating their homes in Franklin County through the ECU HEAT “50 for $50” program. The Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund concert on Dec. 14 was organized by the Old South Congregational Church in coordination with New England Celtic […]