JAY — Police are investigating a burglary at Al’s Tire Center on Route 133 that was reported Sunday morning. A small amount of change was taken from a cash box, Detective Michael Mejia said. There was no sign of forced entry. “There is definitely a pattern going on here,” Mejia said. The town of Jay’s […]
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Franklin County votes to participate in discount prescription program
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday to participate in the National Association of Counties prescription discount program for the benefit of county residents. According to the association’s website, “any county resident without prescription coverage can use this program. Even if you have prescription insurance coverage, you may still benefit from the discount card […]
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Franklin Community Health Network names Miriam Leonard as COO
FARMINGTON — A highly experienced health care executive has been chosen to lead Franklin Community Health Network as its new chief operating officer. Miriam Leonard, who has worked as a health care leader over a career spanning more than 20 years, will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations at the organization later this fall. Timothy Churchill, […]
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Jay man pleads guilty to threatening neighbor with shotgun
FARMINGTON — A Jay man pleaded guilty Tuesday to loading a shotgun and threatening a neighbor in August before going outside a Crash Road apartment and shooting off a round. Tristan R. Franchetti, 25, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of threatening display of a weapon and terrorizing, according to court documents. The state dismissed a […]
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Former UMF student pleads guilty to taking photos in bathroom
FARMINGTON — A local man pleaded guilty Monday to taking photos of stalls in a unisex bathroom with a cellphone while a student at the University of Maine at Farmington during the 2015-16 academic year. Ryan Holland, 21, of Farmington pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of violation of privacy in Franklin County Superior Court. […]
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Polycor Inc. to conduct blasting
JAY — Blasting will be done at the Jay White Quarry at Swenson Curbing on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 4 and 5. There will be three to four blasts each day after 8 a.m. for development purposes, according to quarry owner, Polycor Inc. The company’s granite-curbing fabrication plant in North Jay opened Sept. 23 next […]
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Police investigate burglary at Wilton service station
WILTON — Between $300 and $500 was taken overnight in a burglary at Gould’s Service Station at 227 Route 2 East, according to police. The owner discovered the burglary and theft when he arrived for work about 5:30 a.m. Monday, Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Much of the money taken was in coins, she […]
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Maine agency raises concerns over Franklin County tax amendment
FARMINGTON — A Maine agency believes that Franklin County commissioners should let an existing 2008 tax-increment financing agreement expire naturally, or at the very least negotiate a more modest amendment. Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services has raised concerns about a proposed amendment to the TIF the county has with TransCanada Wind Development. The […]
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RSU 9 hosts internet safety training for parents
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 will hold two parent training nights this week to help keep children safe on the internet. The first session will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Mt. Blue Middle School. The second will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in the […]
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Franklin County to hold public hearing on TIF amendment
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 4, on proposed changes to the county’s 2008 tax-increment financing agreement with TransCanada Wind Development. The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Superior Court room at the county courthouse. The TIF is related to the 44-wind turbine energy facility TransCanada built […]