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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Jacques St. Laurent, 45, of Hanover, domestic violence assault and obstructing reporting of a crime, 7:15 a.m., July 20 in Hanover, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Roger Fadden, 47, of West Paris, violating a protective order, 2:15 p.m., July 21 in […]
New Sharon man injured in crash, charged with OUI
NEW SHARON — A local man was injured Thursday night when the car he was driving went off Starks Road, rolled over and struck a tree, according to Franklin County Sgt. Matthew Brann. Jaakob Lundy, 19, of New Sharon was pinned in the car after it rolled onto its side with its roof against a […]
Summer Fest kicks off weekend in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Summer Fest kicked off Friday night with a talent show, Farmington’s Got Talent, Susun Terese, Summer Fest committee leader, said. The festival continues Saturday, July 23. A food court, the Old Courthouse Food Court, will be set up in the parking lot at Church and Main streets with a barbecue, ice cream, kettle […]
Landry nominated for House seat
FARMINGTON — At a special caucus Monday night, Scott Landry was nominated as the Democratic candidate for Maine House District 113, serving New Sharon and Farmington. Landry replaces Nicholas Bray, a student at the University of Maine at Farmington, who has withdrawn from the race. The seat is held by Rep. Andrew Buckland, R-Farmington. In […]
Franklin County communications director, advisory panel to amend bylaws
FARMINGTON — Members of the Franklin County Regional Communications Advisory Board and communications center Director Stan Wheeler will work together to amend the center’s bylaws to specify the board’s role and related matters. They will also add a detailed process of how a disagreement should be resolved and on the direction emergency communications in the […]
Temple postal clerk accused of stealing gift card from mail
TEMPLE — A clerk at the Temple post office is accused of stealing and using a prepaid $100 gift card, and admitted to seven other thefts of cash and gift cards from the mail system, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said Thursday. Detective Kenneth Charles charged Amanda Wentzell, 25, of Temple by summons Thursday on […]
Strong woman receives minor injuries in Jay crash
JAY — A woman from Strong received minor injuries when her vehicle went into a ditch off Route 133 about 4:28 a.m. Thursday near Sunset Avenue, police said. Veronica J. Button, 22, told officer Stephanie Guillemette that she must have fallen asleep on her way home from work, said Detective Michael Mejia, reading from Guillemette’s […]
Jay police investigate money taken from town Transfer Station
JAY — Police are investigating the theft of money from the town Transfer Station on Route 4. As soon as employees realized the money was missing Wednesday morning, they reported it to their supervisor who reported it to police, officer Dylan Rider said Thursday. The amount is less than $200, he said. It’s believed it […]
Livermore Falls selectmen set budget articles
LIVERMORE FALLS — A town meeting to decide budget articles that were rejected in June will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Town Office. Selectmen on Tuesday set new amounts for voters to consider. The article on pay for elected officials caused considerable disagreement among board members. Selectman George Cummings said […]