PHILLIPS — More than 1,400 railroad buffs from around the world are attending the 36th national Narrow Gauge Railroad Convention in Maine this week, including a stop Friday to see the recently restored Monson No. 3 engine. “Last year’s convention was in Houston, Texas, and it drew 700 people,” said Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad […]
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Jay man found guilty of sexually abusing child
FARMINGTON — A Jay man pleaded no contest Friday to sexually abusing a girl younger than 14 and threatening to murder her and family members if she told anyone. Justice William Stokes found Dwight Stanley, 53, guilty of felony unlawful sexual contact and misdemeanor terrorizing. Conviction on the sexual contact charge carries a penalty of up […]
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Anson woman enters plea in sexual molestation
FARMINGTON — An Anson woman pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually molesting a child under age 12. Anna LaRochelle, 26, entered her pleas to felony unlawful sexual contact and visual aggression against a child by way of Alford plea, which means she doesn’t agree with the state’s evidence but acknowledges if the state presented it to a […]
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Jay to consider policy that will get the town out of digging graves, burials
JAY — Selectpersons will consider an amended Cemetery Policy on Monday that would get the town out of grave-digging and burials and would set new prices for cemetery lots. The meeting will follow a special town meeting at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. The proposed amendment gives responsibility for grave-digging and burials to funeral […]
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Truck stolen in Farmington found in Rhode Island
FARMINGTON — A pickup truck reported stolen from Route 27 early Thursday morning was found overnight in Providence, Rhode Island. Two juveniles were apparently involved, said Detective Marc Bowering of the Farmington Police Department. A 2001 GMC Sierra pickup was reported missing by the owner before 7 a.m. Thursday, Bonnie Pomeroy, Farmington Police Department, read […]
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Local events to honor the victims of September 11th
Events have been planned in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. * Auburn: Sunday, Sept. 11, Auburn Fire Department’s Annual 9/11 Ceremony, 8:30 a.m., Auburn Fire Department, 550 Minot Ave., Auburn. * Livermore Falls: Sunday, Sept. 11, Patriot Day Sept. 11 Remembrance, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Union Park. Rain or shine. * Norway: Sunday, Sept. […]
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Jay Town Office closing for appreciation luncheon
JAY — The Town Office will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, for an Employee Appreciation Lunch.
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Towns can participate in Wilton’s household hazardous waste day
WILTON — Residents in several towns can participate in the household hazardous waste collection Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Wilton Transfer Station, 211 Munson Road. Hazardous waste will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon. These include items such as cleaners and varnishes. People from Wilton, Farmington, Byron, Carthage, Dixfield, Mexico, Weld, Peru, Perkins Township, […]
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Wilton murder suspect’s bail $150,000 cash
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice handed down his written decision Thursday to set $150,000 cash bail for a Wilton man accused of shooting to death a New Sharon man June 1 in Wilton. In addition, Timothy Danforth, 24, must enter into a Maine Pre-Trial Services Contract, according to Justice William Stokes’ decision. Danforth was […]
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Jay to vote on creating tax club Monday
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a special town meeting Monday, Sept. 12, to see if voters would like to establish a club to make monthly property tax payments on their primary and legal residences. The meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. There would be no interest charged as long as they stay […]