FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted a local man Wednesday on charges of setting fire to a Jay man’s vehicle last year. Michael A. Davis, 21, of Farmington was indicted on two counts of Class A arson for the Feb. 4, 2016, incident in Jay. Jay Fire Chief Michael Booker said Thursday that […]
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Franklin County men indicted on heroin-trafficking charges
FARMINGTON — Two Franklin County men were indicted Wednesday on charges of buying heroin out of state and selling it in the Farmington area. Mark D. Barrett, 59, of Farmington and Guy E. Stevens, 42, of Temple were each indicted on felony charges of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs-heroin on July 14, 2016, conspiracy to […]
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Temple to hold public comprehensive plan workshop
TEMPLE — The draft of a comprehensive plan to guide the town’s growth and development will be reviewed by residents at a workshop next week. It is set to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Town Office. The snow date is Feb. 4. The plan is the result of nearly two years […]
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UMF education students promote awareness, action on poverty in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Poverty in Franklin County is the focus of a semester-long effort undertaken by a student-teacher group at the University of Maine at Farmington to raise awareness and tackle the issue. The campus group, the Student Education Association of Maine, has planned events and fundraising efforts to strengthen the ties among the community, young […]
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Rangeley man indicted on manslaughter charge in Strong crash
FARMINGTON — A Rangeley man was indicted Wednesday on a manslaughter charge in the fiery crash that killed Rusty Knox, 35, of Wilton last October. Mark Garner, 25, was also indicted on a charge of aggravated operating under the influence. Garner told a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy last year that he’d drunk six beers and […]
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Chesterville clerk resigns, town office closed until further notice
CHESTERVILLE — Town Clerk Heather Wheeler turned in her keys Thursday morning and verbally resigned, leaving the Town Office closed indefinitely, Selectman Guy Iverson announced at Thursday night’s board meeting. Representatives from the Maine Department of Motor Vehicles removed all materials related to vehicle registrations from the Town Office on Thursday afternoon, he said. The Town […]
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Businesses honored at ’80s-themed chamber of commerce meeting
WILTON — The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce presented member, employee and business awards at its recent annual meeting and outlined plans for 2017. Awarded were: Member of the Year, Karin Ashmore; Employee of the Year, Wanda McDonald, Berry Fruit Farm; and Business of the Year, RCCM Cleaning Services. Bob Berry, in his […]
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Jay residents discuss ways to reduce municipal budget
JAY — Residents on Tuesday suggested several ways to lower a proposed $6.65 million municipal budget, including eliminating curbside trash pickup, decreasing benefits to town employees and reducing the 26-member staff. Other recommendations were to cut 10 percent from budgets across the board, not pay for employee insurance, privatize some services, increase sewer rates and […]
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Downtown Delivery launches in Farmington, brings restaurant meals to your door
FARMINGTON — A new venture will soon provide meal delivery from five Farmington restaurants to homes. Downtown Delivery launches Jan. 27, Justin Richards said. A website and future App showcases menus and daily specials from each restaurant. A team of drivers is ready to provide delivery, he said. The Homestead Kitchen, Bar & Bakery, The Dug […]
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Livermore Falls: Business owner furious at selectman
LIVERMORE FALLS — Bailey Bros. owner Brenda Brochu accused Selectman Ron Chadwick of lying about a Sewer Department truck purchase during Tuesday’s selectmen meeting. At issue was a decision selectmen made in December 2016 to purchase the Chevrolet truck from Hight Chevrolet in Farmington instead of a Ford truck from Bailey Bros. in Livermore Falls. Brochu […]