CHESTERVILLE — Police say a Livermore man was handcuffed when he ate cocaine, taken from him as evidence, from the hood of a state police cruiser. Caleb Hupper, 27, was arrested on charges of operating under the influence, refusing to submit to arrest, possession of scheduled drugs, violating condition of release, operating without a license […]
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Jay forecloses on seven properties
JAY — The town foreclosed on seven properties Jan. 31 and gave owners 30 days to pay back taxes and sewer liens. Most owners or mortgage holders have indicated they will pay up by the March 3 deadline. A letter sent to property owners advised that if payment was made in full, the property could […]
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'Underwearness' project helps children
PHILLIPS — Generous donors bring books, housewares, coats, hats and other useful items to their local thrift shops and shelters. Throughout the year, and especially at Christmas, donations of clothes, toys and nonperishable foods are common, but one essential category usually is not on the radar. Many children who these thrift shops and shelters serve […]
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Five deer killed in Farmington accidents
FARMINGTON — Police said five deer were struck and killed by vehicles in less than five hours Thursday evening. None of the drivers were injured, Bonnie Pomeroy, office manager at Farmington Police Department, said. At 5:15 p.m., Leanne Dickey of Anson was driving on the New Vineyard Road near the self-storage units when a deer ran […]
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Chesterville advised on plow driver's license
CHESTERVILLE — On-call highway worker Aaron Forbes will only drive the one-ton truck or the loader until his Class B commercial driver’s license is reinstated in August, Board of Selectmen Chairman Guy Iverson said at Thursday night’s board meeting. Forbes had his Class B license suspended because of a drunken-driving charge, which Road Foreman Mike Cote […]
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Citizens for Common Sense Education plans open house
CHESTERVILLE — Citizens for Common Sense Education will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Town Hall. The group of residents from Regional School Unit 9 towns meets monthly to discuss school issues, and to monitor the school budget and the state’s participation in education, moderator Robert Millay […]
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Nomination papers available for Wilton seats
WILTON — Nomination papers for two selectpersons and one school director are available at the Town Office, Town Clerk Diane Dunham said. Selectpersons John Black and Jeff Rowe, whose terms expire in June, are not seeking re-election, nor is RSU 9 school board Director Keith Swett, Dunham said. Nomination papers must have at least 25 […]
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Livermore board OKs two junkyard permits
LIVERMORE — Junkyard/automobile graveyard permits for Richard Damon and Rodney Newman were renewed by selectpersons Tuesday night. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said Damon attended the public hearing before the selectpersons’ meeting. No concerns were raised, she said. Damon has operated his facility for at least 12 years on Route 108, the Boothby Road. Newman’s facility […]
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Chesterville man faces trespass charges
FARMINGTON — A Chesterville man was arrested Tuesday night after police warned him to stay away from a Farmington Falls residence in the afternoon, according to a police spokeswoman. Jeremiah Pinkham, 23, was arrested on charges of burglary, criminal trespass and criminal mischief at about 11 p.m. Police warned Pinkham at about 1 p.m. not […]
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Wilton police seek suspect in More Acres Road sugar shack theft
WILTON — Police are investigating the theft of 50 half-gallon containers of maple syrup from a maple syrup shack on More Acres Road. Someone forced their way into the isolated building within the past month, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. It was discovered Saturday and Officer Efra Becerra responded to the complaint. Anyone with information […]