CHESTERVILLE — Nomination papers are available at the Town Office for two open Board of Selectmen seats following the resignations of David Archer and Anne Lambert on Sept. 15. The resignations, which were accepted by the other board members, came a week after a special town meeting to use $3,500 from undesignated funds to pay […]
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Officials welcome $4M Jay granite curb-making plant
JAY — The biggest marble and granite producer in North America — and one of the largest natural stone companies in the world — held a grand opening Friday at its newest plant in North Jay. Polycor Inc. of Canada unveiled its $4 million facility, Swenson Curbing by Polycor, to town and state officials. The company […]
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4-H members show off their goats at the Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — After a year of hard work and dedication, young 4-H members showed their dairy goats to an appreciative audience at Farmington Fair on Friday afternoon. The show began with a moving tribute to the late Dr. Sandy Griswold, who died earlier this spring. She and her partner, Sally Peniuk, owned a goat farm […]
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Safe Voices kicks of domestic violence awareness month early in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Safe Voices hosted a community appreciation meeting Thursday and celebrated an early kickoff to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Community members gathered at the Homestead Kitchen, Bar and Bakery Restaurant to learn more about the organization’s work to end domestic violence in Franklin County. They were also invited to meet staff and […]
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Jay woman pleads guilty to possessing illegal drug
NEW SHARON — A Jay woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Farmington court to illegal possession of a drug. Maine State Police Trooper Randy Hall said he responded to a suspicious vehicle report late Tuesday night on Cape Cod Hill Road and found a Ford Explorer parked half on the road and half on the […]
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Wilton sand pit posted after complaints of gunfire
WILTON — A Wilton property owner posted his sand pit on Route 2 as of Thursday, after learning of complaints from residents of loud, repetitive gunfire there, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Marius Carrier was unaware of the target practice, Code Enforcement Officer Adam Cote told selectpersons this week. The pit is next to Upright […]
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Turkey dinners a favorite at Farmington Fair church booth
FARMINGTON — Turkey dinners. Homemade pies. Buttercup squash. Hot gravy. Not the usual fair fare. These were among the offerings at the United Trinity Methodist Church food booth on Thursday at the Farmington Fair. “People who work at the fair want homemade fare,” Jean Dingley of Farmington said. “I like fair food.” Wally Backus of […]
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Jay man accused of firing shots during car repossession
JAY — A local man is accused of firing three shots in the general direction of a wrecker operator attempting to repossess a vehicle Wednesday night on Intervale Road, police said. William Bowie, 55, of Jay then handed the pistol to his wife, Jacqueline Bowie, 55, of Jay, who continued to aim the gun at […]
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Vienna woman dies, 3-year-old child injured in accident
VIENNA — A local woman died and her child was injured Wednesday afternoon when her truck left Tower Road, rolled several times and she was ejected, Cpl. Diane Vance of the Maine State Police said Thursday. Misty McKechnie, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene, Vance said. The accident was reported at 3:25 p.m. McKechnie’s […]
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RSU 73 looking at budget hike next year
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents of Regional School Unit 73 will see a budget increase next year if they want to maintain the current level of services, Superintendent Kenneth Healey told school directors Thursday. “People need to understand if we want to maintain the educational base we have right now and the services we have now, […]