LIVERMORE FALLS — Police are investigating a burglary and theft of a handgun reported Tuesday night at a residence on Leeds Road, also known as Route 106. Officer Stephen Gould responded to the break-in at 8:45 p.m. Someone kicked in a door entry and stole electronics and a handgun, Police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said […]
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Families enjoy Trick or Trunk in Wilton
Judy Burdick, dressed as Tin Man from “The Wizard of Oz,” passes out treats at the Trick or Trunk in Kineowatha Park in Wilton on Tuesday. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal) Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox passes out candy to trick-or-treaters on High Street during the annual Trick or Trunk on Tuesday. Wilcox said Wednesday that one […]
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Jay woman denies stealing from road association
FARMINGTON — A Jay woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to stealing more than $10,000 over several years from the Mile Ten Owners Road Association in The Forks Plantation in Somerset County. Bobbie Dawes, 46, entered not guilty pleas to a Class B charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and Class D charge of […]
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Jay voters to consider funding broadband study
JAY — Voters are being asked Tuesday, Nov. 7, to consider using $1,663.42 from the undesignated fund to pay for Jay’s remaining share to support a greater Franklin County broadband planning study. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Building. The Opportunity Center of North Franklin County began […]
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Livermore sets town meeting on ordinance amendments
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons unanimously approved amendments to the Dog Control and Limited Commercial Zoning Oodinances Tuesday night. A public hearing and special town meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14, to vote on the proposed changes. A time and place will be announced later. Section 3 of the Dog Control Ordinance now reads: “Intermittent barking, […]
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Committee raising money for handicap-accessible playgroup equipment
Grace LaPointe, a second-grader at W.G. Mallett School in Farmington, pulls herself in her wheelchair through playground equipment as student Michelle Parks prepares to use the equipment. A committee at the school is trying to raise funds to provide more playground options for all students. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) FARMINGTON — Second-grader Grace LaPointe reached […]
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Witches raise breast cancer awareness with flash dance
Sue Jones, right, leads the Witchy Women of Kingfield dancing to “Monster Mash” at Bangor Savings Bank in Farmington on Tuesday. The women and the staff of Healthy Community Coalition joined forces to raise awareness of breast cancer health services. (Ann Bryant, Franklin Journal) Members of Witchy Women of Kingfield rehearse behind the Farmington post […]
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Blocked roads create maze for RSU 9 bus drivers
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 bus drivers did all they could to pick up children on roads still blocked by downed trees and power lines Tuesday, Superintendent Tom Ward said. Sections of several roads were closed in the 10-town district, after a powerful wind storm hit the area Sunday night into Monday. “We did […]
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Students show off costumes in Livermore
Students at the Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore were rewarded for their good behavior this month with a Halloween costume parade around the building Tuesday. Pre-K students stopped midway through the parade for a photo. (Pam Harnden/ Livermore Falls Advertiser) Students Gabriella Bryant and Ryley Wright attend the Halloween costume parade around Spruce Mountain […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital safety scores jump
Franklin Memorial Hospital is one of Maine’s highest-rated hospitals, according to The Leapfrog Group. (Morning Sentinel file photo) FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital is once again one of Maine’s highest-rated hospitals, a turnaround one year after its rating fell to one of the worst. The Leapfrog Group, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that tracks health care […]