FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted Tuesday to replace a leaking 10,000-gallon diesel fuel tank at the district bus garage near Mount Blue Middle School in Farmington. The total estimated cost is $91,350 with a 5 percent contingency. The new tank is expected to be installed in early January and the old double-walled […]
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Franklin County approves $1.16M budget for unorganized territory
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners Monday unanimously approved a $1.16 million budget for 2016-17 for the unorganized territory. The budget will go to the state for review. Commissioners are required to approve the budget by Dec. 31 and send it to the state for approval. If accepted, it will go into effect July 1, 2016. The […]
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Franklin County accepts bid for communications work, approves hiring
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to accept a bid of $88,661 from Hussey Communications of Winslow for work pertaining to the Mosher Hill tower in Farmington. Four vendors were contacted and two submitted bids, said Stan Wheeler, director of the Franklin County Regional Communications Center. The other bid was $113,048 from Dirigo Wireless […]
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Candlelight vigil held in Wilton to remember those affected by violence
WILTON — A thought, a word, a silent prayer was quietly shared as a small group of residents gathered Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil to remember those affected by violence. Struggling with conflicting feelings about the holidays and news reports of violence around the world, Marylena Chaisson and Lisa Lindsay said they wanted to […]
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UMF students to present results on community in the face of trauma
FARMINGTON — A collaborative group of University of Maine at Farmington students invites the public to view their findings on what’s needed to create a resilient community in the face of trauma. This semester-long research project culminates in a poster session that will be presented from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in North Dining […]
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Livermore Falls man charged with breaking Jay church windows
JAY — A Livermore Falls man was charged Monday with breaking three windows at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in September, police said. Detective Michael Mejia said he issued a summons to Khyle Whittemore, 23, on a felony charge of aggravated criminal mischief. A conviction carries a penalty of up to five years in […]
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Weld woman injured after going off road in Wilton
WILTON — An underlying medical condition caused a Weld woman to lose control of her car and crash on Route 2 Sunday evening, according to police. Carol Frederick, 76, was driving a 2011 GMC truck east near the Pond Road when it went off the road into a ditch about 5:21 p.m., Wilton Police Chief […]
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Robinson resigns RSU 9 board; Farmington to consider appointment
FARMINGTON — Yvette Robinson of Farmington, vice chairwoman of the Regional School Unit 9 board, has resigned because her family is moving to Wilton. Her term expires in 2016, Town Manager Richard Davis said. Farmington selectmen are scheduled to discuss her resignation and the appointment of an interim director at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, […]
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Footprints lead to arrest of 2 in condo thefts
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Two men were charged with stealing electronics and ski equipment from Black Bear Condos on Saturday, after police followed their footprints in the snow to a condo where they were staying, Carrabassett Valley police officer Rick Billian said. Shawn Anthony, 18, of Freeport and Rene Mesones, 20, of North Yarmouth each face a […]