JAY — A local man is accused of assisting Michael Gatcomb of Livermore Falls, who is wanted by several police agencies, get a car on Jan. 8 and hindering and delaying his apprehension. Officer Dylan Rider arrested Toney B. Johnson, 29, on Friday at his residence on Hidden Circle. An arrest warrant charges him with […]
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Fire destroys house, garage in Eustis
EUSTIS — A fast-moving fire believed to have started by a spark from a grinder destroyed a house and attached garage at Grand View Estates late Saturday afternoon. Homeowner Dave Morris was able to escape uninjured but it is believed a cat perished in the fire, Fire Chief Sprague Wise said Monday. Morris was doing […]
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Farmington sidewalk to cross Hippach Field
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen reviewed plans Tuesday for a sidewalk project this spring that includes sections of Routes 2, 4 and 27 and through Hippach Field. The project would create a sidewalk on Route 2, also known as the Farmington Falls Road, from Maple Avenue down to Routes 4 and 27 and through […]
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110-plus letters support Clydesdales at Wilton Blueberry Festival
WILTON — In one month’s time, over 100 Wilton Blueberry Festival fans have responded to a request for letters supporting the appearance of the Budweiser Clydesdale 8-Horse Hitch at this year’s festival. At the end of December 2016, festival Chairwoman Shannon Smith started a letter-writing campaign to reinforce her request for the horses to make […]
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Dixfield man dies after collision with tractor-trailer
Loren Keim, 21, was killed after the car he was driving, a 1997 Ford Ranger, slid across the intersection and struck a tractor-trailer truck, according to a press release from Sgt. Matthew Brann of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Franklin County Communications received a 911 call about the crash at 6:57 a.m. Saturday. The 2011 […]
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Chesterville selectmen address residents’ concerns
CHESTERVILLE — The Board of Selectmen addressed over 30 residents at Thursday night’s board meeting about the town’s sand/salt supply, employee salaries and benefit, and new Town Office hours. “Thank you. It’s impressive to have this big a turnout,” Chairman Guy Iverson said. “I applaud you for taking a night off to come hear what’s going […]
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New hours at Chesterville Town Office
CHESTERVILLE — The Town Office is fully operational again after selectmen hired two part-time clerks. The office was closed for a week after Town Clerk Heather Wheeler resigned unexpectedly Jan. 19. The Department of Motor Vehicles removed plates and stickers that afternoon, but they were returned Tuesday. New Sharon Town Clerk Pamela Griswold was hired […]
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Kingfield board advised of efforts to improve internet service
KINGFIELD — Freeman Township resident Bob Carlton, a representative of the Opportunity Center of North Franklin County, updated selectmen Monday night on the nonprofit group’s effort to bring high-quality high-speed internet connections to western Maine. The region doesn’t have consistent and reliable broadband service, including those places that depend on tourism, he said. “Even in […]
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Jay nomination papers for town, school officials available Monday
JAY — Nomination papers for two selectpersons, two Regional School Unit 73 directors, and trustees for two water districts will be available Monday, Jan. 30, at the Town Office. Papers are due back by 4 p.m. March 13. The election will be held April 25 during the annual town meeting referendum at the Jay Community […]