PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Thomas Conrad, 27, of Litchfield, operating after suspension and failure to appear, 5:24 p.m., Aug. 16 in Oxford, Oxford Police Department. * Jesse Davidson, 31, of Fryeburg, domestic violence assault, 1:32 a.m., Aug. 17 in Fryeburg, Fryeburg Police Department. * Mohamed […]
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Wilton board considers updates on several items
WILTON — The Maine Old Cemetery Association preservation workshop starts Friday at the Weld Street Cemetery where damaged and deteriorating headstones will be repaired and restored, Town Manager Rhonda Irish reminded the Board of Selectpersons this week. Wilton and Freeport were considered for the four-day workshop, Aug. 19-22, and Wilton was chosen as the site for […]
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Soil tests continue at fire station in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The contaminated soil around the Livermore Falls Fire Station may not hinder efforts to build a new station as much as initially thought. Architect George Parker provided selectmen with the latest update on construction of a station during Tuesday’s board meeting. In a series of tests conducted in July at the site, fuel […]
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Former treasurer of Farmington food closet indicted
FARMINGTON — A grand jury indicted the former treasurer of the Share and Care Food Closet on Thursday. Mary O’Donal, 74, of Farmington is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the closet between Jan. 1, 2010, and Jan. 30, 2015. A conviction on the charge of felony theft by unauthorized taking is punishable by […]
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Wilton board awards bid for downtown revitalization project
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons awarded a total bid of $365,922 Thursday to Pratt & Son of Hebron for the Downtown Revitalization project. The board tabled the decision Tuesday to acquire more information about the bids. E.L. Vining & Son of Farmington also bid a total of $414,407 on the project. A portion of […]
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Farmington police cruiser damaged in accident
FARMINGTON — A police cruiser was damaged Wednesday evening when an officer attempted to make a U-turn and didn’t see a vehicle traveling behind him, Police Chief Jack Peck said. Officer Kevin Lemay, 28, was driving west on U.S. Routes 2 and 4, also known as the Wilton Road, near Irving’s Big Stop at about 6 […]
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RSU 58 officials prepare for school year
STRONG — While Regional School Unit 58 students enjoy their last two weeks of summer vacation, directors, administrators and staff met Thursday evening to review their few remaining tasks. The first day of school for students in pre-kindergarten though ninth grade is Wednesday, Aug. 31. All grades will be in attendance Sept. 1. “We’re getting […]
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Franklin County agrees to Madrid Historical Society request
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners agreed Tuesday to request an application from Central Maine Power Co. for decorative temporary attachments to utility poles on behalf of the Madrid Historical Society. Members of the society would like to put up 12 to 16 U.S. flags on poles along a short section of Route 4 and Reeds […]
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Farmington police officer, dispatcher honored for helping to save a life
FARMINGTON — A Farmington police officer and a Franklin County dispatcher were honored Wednesday for their efforts to help save a life. Gathered outside the Franklin Regional Communications Center, Farmington officer Bridgette Gilbert and Franklin County Communications Specialist Blaine Rackliff were surprised to find police officers, family members and Ron and Deborah Gregoire of Chesterville […]
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Wilton board seeks info on downtown revitalization bid
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons tabled awarding a bid for the downtown revitalization project Tuesday. A special board meeting has been set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Town Office for the board to acquire more information before making the decision. Bids were received from E.L. Vining & Son and Pratt & […]