JAY — A group of volunteers from across the United States will come to Jay in June to raise a new church in an “old-time barn-raising.” With the help of Mobile Baptist Builders and other missionaries, Bean’s Corner Baptist Church is moving forward with plans to build a new sanctuary this summer. The 50- by […]
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Weld voters approve budget, events coordinator, pumper purchase
WELD — Voters at the town meeting Saturday learned election results, approved the purchase of a quick attack pumper for the Fire Department and the hiring of an events coordinator. They also appropriated $223,424 and raised $343,509 for a total budget of $568,933, an increase of $24,075 over last year’s budget. Incumbent Ben Hout received […]
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Dixfield man dies in Carthage snowmobile crash
Maine Game Warden A Dixfield man died in a 1 p.m. snowmobile wreck Friday in Carthage. CARTHAGE — The eighth snowmobile fatality of the season claimed the life of a Dixfield man who crashed while riding near Carthage Road on Friday. The Maine Warden Service said Thomas Henderson, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene […]
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Rangeley man pleads not guilty in fatal crash
FARMINGTON — A Rangeley man pleaded not guilty Friday to drunken driving in a fatal, fiery wreck that claimed the life of Rusty Knox, 35, of Wilton last October in Strong. Mark Garner, 25, pleaded not guilty in Franklin County Superior Court to a Class A charge of manslaughter and a Class B charge of […]
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Farmington man dies in accident at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A 24-year-old Sugarloaf employee from Farmington died Friday in an accident on the experts-only Skidder trail, according to a news release from Ethan Austin, director of marketing for the ski area. The victim was identified as Alex Witt, a former Mount Blue High School student and athlete. By late Friday afternoon, news of Witt’s death […]
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Teens on work release charged with SUV theft in Carrabassett Valley
Police said this SUV was stolen Friday morning in Carrabassett Valley by three teens in a work release program who crashed Friday morning in South Portland after a police chase. CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Authorities said three teenage inmates on an overnight work release program at Stratton Brook Hut were taken into custody after they stole an SUV […]
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Temple road commissioner pleads guilty to assaulting woman
FARMINGTON — The Temple road commissioner pleaded guilty Friday to assaulting a woman Oct. 23, 2016, though he didn’t agree with the state’s evidence. Toby Hellgren, 62, of Temple pleaded guilty to a Class C charge of attempted aggravated assault and a Class D charge of domestic violence assault in Franklin County Superior Court. Hellgren was […]
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Candidates share viewpoints at Chesterville forum
CHESTERVILLE — Five candidates for three selectmen seats shared their views on town issues at a forum Tuesday night. Board Chairman Guy Iverson is seeking re-election to a three-year term. His challenger is Edward Hastings IV. Ross Clair and Amber-Jean Fuller are seeking to fill the remaining year of Paul Caldwell’s term. Selectman Tyler Jenness […]
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Sex offender charged with lying about address
FARMINGTON — A former Florida man was arrested Thursday and charged with lying about his address after registering as a sex offender. Maine State Police said Terrance Jozens, 61, listed an address on Zions Hill Road in Chesterville when in fact he was living in an apartment complex on Titcomb Hill Road in Farmington. Franklin County […]
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Proposed RSU 73 budget cuts draw impassioned response from students, residents
JAY — In an emotionally charged meeting at Spruce Mountain Elementary School on Thursday, RSU 73 students, teachers and residents shared their perspective on proposed cuts to the 2017-18 school budget. The spending plan is $18.12 million, down from $18.8 million this fiscal year, which ends June 30. Spruce Mountain Middle School teacher Jay Lindsey spoke […]