JAY — A local man previously convicted on drug charges was arrested Wednesday night for having 30 pounds of packaged marijuana in his possession. Robert Whittemore, 65, of Jay, was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated trafficking in a scheduled drug and a misdemeanor charges of violation of conditions of release, Police Chief Richard […]
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Farmington seeks firefighters
FARMINGTON — Farmington Fire and Rescue is once again seeking ways to build up its membership roster. “It is a big concern,” Chief Terry Bell said. “Every department has the same problem.” Bell placed advertisements for paid-call firefighters with the Maine Municipal Association and some media services this week. When Bell joined the department in […]
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Jay boy denies threatening family, police
FARMINGTON — A 15-year-old Jay male denied threatening to harm family members and a police officer with a knife in Juvenile Court on Wednesday, according to court documents. Jay police Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier took the teen into custody on Monday. The teen is charged on a felony count of domestic violence terrorizing with a dangerous […]
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Strong selectmen to seek legal advice on hiring man with disability
STRONG — With snowy weather fast approaching, selectmen continued to discuss ways to keep the exterior of the Forster Memorial Building free of snow accumulation. On Tuesday night, selectmen discussed an unexpected problem that arose during an interview with a prospective candidate willing to shovel snow through the winter months. The unnamed candidate is disabled, […]
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Zombie car wash will help SMART attend World Championships
JAY — The Spruce Mountain Area Robotic Team will hold a Zombie Car Wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Jay Fire Station. Get your car cleaned by the “washing dead” and help the team attend the FIRST World Championships in St. Louis, Mo., next April. SMART is already hard at work […]
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Two people injured in Weld crash
WELD — Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a car heading east skidded off Byron Road and into trees, Franklin County Cpl. Kevin Hartley said. Speed was a factor, he said. Driver Amy Taylor, 53, of Skowhegan and her passenger, Logan Taylor, 21, of Athens were taken by ambulance to Rumford Hospital, he said. […]
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RSU 9 issues scam alert
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 has issued a scam alert and is warning Farmington-area businesses to be cautious after a representative claiming to be from National Campus Professionals recently started soliciting funds on behalf of Mt. Blue High School. The same scammers attempted to solicit funds in a similar manner two years ago under […]
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RSU 9 approves Mt. Blue High School math team
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted Tuesday to approve establishing a math team at Mt. Blue High School. The district will pick up the cost of busing and dues. Math teacher Chelsae Arnold told the board she has wanted to start a team for several years. Arnold and fellow math teacher Jocelyn Cahill […]
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No cost-of-living raises for Farmington employees, Public Works director to stay through winter
FARMINGTON — Public Works Director Denis Castonguay has offered to stay on in his position through the winter so the town can advertise the position once again in the spring. The Board of Selectmen agreed Tuesday to compensate Castonguay by adding $3,850 to his regular salary of about $57,000. Earlier this year, Castonguay announced his […]
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Jay 15-year-old accused of terrorizing parents, police
JAY — Police said a 15-year-old boy threatened to harm his parents and a police officer with a knife when police responded to a report of a juvenile out of control Monday at a Knapp Street residence. Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier arrested the teenager on a felony charge of terrorizing with a dangerous weapon, Chief Richard […]