FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice sentenced a Jay man Wednesday to serve 15 months of a five-year sentence for having unlawful sexual contact with a New Sharon woman in March 2014. Four felony charges of gross sexual assault against Joseph Begin, 38, were dismissed in a plea agreement. He was arrested in March 2015 […]
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Jay man charged in domestic violence assault
JAY — Police said a local man is accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend and choking her Saturday after a verbal dispute in Jay. Kyle Medcoff, 25, was arrested Sunday on a felony charge of domestic violence aggravated assault, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said Wednesday. A conviction carries a penalty of up to 10 years […]
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Farmington Ski Club hosts movie on Maine’s small ski areas
FARMINGTON — Farmington Ski Club will host a screening of the documentary, “1,000 Feet & Below,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Narrow Gauge Cinema. The documentary features the “history of Maine skiing and the community spirit that is alive and well at small ski areas,” according to its website. Producer Joel Osgood skied some […]
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Farmington Dems to caucus March 6
FARMINGTON — Democrats from Farmington, Industry and New Vineyard will caucus at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in the North Dining Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington. All registered Democrats are urged to attend to voice their choice for a presidential candidate. Unenrolled voters can register at the caucus but should arrive early. […]
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Wilton man charged with terrorizing girlfriend
WILTON — Police said a local man is accused of breaking into his girlfriend’s home, damaging property and preventing her from calling for help. Joseph McKenna, 45, was arrested Sunday by Wilton police officer Brian Lynch on charges of burglary, domestic violence criminal mischief, domestic violence terrorizing and obstructing the report of a crime, Police […]
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Michael J. Rowe Memorial Fishing Derby winners
WILTON — Results from the Michael J. Rowe Memorial Fishing Derby held Saturday on Wilson Lake include: Adult: Heaviest Overall Fish: Togue -4.034 lbs, 23.5 inches caught by Joshua Baldwin of Wilton. He received an Eskimo Quick Fish 2 Shelter, value of $180, donated by Franklin Savings Bank. Ben Dunham, Phillips, caught the largest Brook Trout, 2.314 […]
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Jay scrap metal dealer opens in Otis paper mill site
JAY — A new scrap metal business at the former Otis paper mill is expected to save the town as much as $270 a trip, said John Johnson, supervisor of the Jay Transfer Station and Public Works Department. “Business is great,” said Leon Dorr, project and site manager for Riverside […]
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Budget crunching in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen and the Budget Committee held a lengthy budget session Thursday night, with public works receiving the most attention. Total payroll for the 2016 fiscal year was proposed at $110,275. The payroll includes the road foreman, another full-time employee, and a part-time employee. It was agreed that $125,000 will be spent for paving roads. […]
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Burst sprinkler damages Rangeley Inn Banquet Room
RANGELEY — Firefighters spent a couple of hours early Tuesday removing water from the Banquet Room at Rangeley Inn & Tavern on Main Street after a sprinkler pipe broke. A pipe froze and when it thawed it split the riser on the sprinkler system, Rangeley Fire/Rescue Chief Tim Pellerin said. Firefighters responded to the call […]
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Wilton Police Department starts sand program for residents
WILTON — Police officers have started a new program, Wilton Bucket Helpers, to ensure safety for those unable to go to the public sand pile. “I’ve been to several incidents where people have fallen on the ice trying to get to their mail or newspaper and received serious injuries,” Police Chief Heidi Wilcox, said in a […]