Franklin
News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
New Sharon woman’s sentencing on contempt conviction continued to Friday
FARMINGTON — A New Sharon woman, convicted on a contempt of court charge on Nov. 16 for violating a 2010 order banning her from having animals, had her sentencing hearing continued Tuesday to Friday. Carol Murphy, 72, told Justice William Stokes, again, that the first case in 2004, which ended in 2005 with a jury […]
Twin sisters injured in Jay crash
JAY — Twin sisters were injured Tuesday after the car they were riding in on Route 133 slid on ice and slush, struck several trees and landed on its side, Police Sgt. Russell Adams said. Dorothy Nelson of the Livermore Falls area and Danielle Nelson of the Mexico-Rumford area, both 29, complained of pain and […]
Former Kingfield road commissioner pleads guilty to theft from town
FARMINGTON — A former Public Works director and road commissioner for the town of Kingfield pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking tractor parts and diesel fuel from the town. Bruce White, 52, of Kingfield paid restitution of $612.65 to the town through the District Attorney’s Office after his District Court appearance. Judge Patrick Ende also ordered […]
Livermore officials proceed with marijuana moratorium ordinance
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons Tuesday voted unanimously to proceed with the steps necessary to adopt a marijuana moratorium ordinance. The ordinance would give the town 180 days during which it wouldn’t approve any new businesses that are marijuana-related, such as bars and retail social clubs. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said much was still unknown following the Nov. […]
Two people charged after truck strikes hydrant in Jay
JAY — Police said a local man and a Livermore Falls woman were charged Saturday night after witnesses reported that a vehicle struck a fire hydrant at Elm and Lavoie streets. In a separate accident Saturday afternoon, a Jay man was injured on Borough Road. The truck that struck a fire hydrant left the scene […]
Regional agenda
Monday Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Jay: Jay Village Water District, 6 p.m., Niles Memorial Library Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Economic Development Committee, 6 p.m., […]
Farmington taking court action on three properties
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen recently voted to pursue court action against three property owners. The owner of a property at 130 Wilton Road has not complied with a Nov. 25, 2014, maintenance order of the board, Code Enforcement Officer Steve Kaiser said. Two years ago, Andra Hutchins, owner Ted Gay’s daughter, proposed a plan […]
Chesterville roads to be plowed as research continues
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen have been decided to continue plowing Adams and Gordon Hill roads while they try to determine their legal status. At issue is whether the roads were discontinued or closed by the town. Questions about the roads arose after resident Darlene Hamel approached selectmen about plowing Adams Road this winter. Board of Selectmen […]
Stratton man dies from injuries after Carrabassett Valley accident
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A Stratton man died at Maine Medical Center early Monday from injuries received Sunday evening in a two-vehicle accident on Route 27, according to police. Levi Pooler, 34, was driving north in a 2000 Subaru about 6:40 p.m. when he apparently lost control on slick roads, Carrabassett Valley Police Chief Mark Lopez said. […]