LIVERMORE — Robert Bradley Jr. withdrew his application for road foreman late Monday afternoon, but Board of Selectpersons Chairman Peter Castonguay said he hopes to change Bradley’s mind. Bradley had second thoughts about taking the job because of the reduced salary and benefits, Administrative Assistant Carrie Castonguay said. “That is four candidates we lost due […]
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Franklin County promotes Brann, Hartley to corporal
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County sheriff promoted two patrol deputies Monday to patrol supervisors, elevating them to the rank of corporal. Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. named Matthew Brann and Kevin Hartley to fill the vacated positions of Cpls. Christopher Chase and Nathan Reid, who resigned recently. He said Brann and Hartley were “outstanding candidates” for […]
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Christopher Crosby receives Young Writer’s Award
BANGOR — Former Sun Journal staff writer Christopher Crosby was named this year’s Bob Drake Young Writer’s Award winner by the Maine Press Association on Saturday. The award is presented each year to a journalist with less than two years of full-time experience in the field, and whose work shows talent and promise. According to […]
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Sun Journal wins 40 Maine Press awards
BANGOR — The Maine Press Association named the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram best daily and weekend newspapers at the MPA’s annual Better Newspaper Contest awards ceremony Saturday. Among weekly newspapers, the Mount Desert Islander of Bar Harbor and The Republican Journal of Belfast won in their respective divisions. The Bangor Daily News, […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Lysandria R. Lewis, 28, Rangeley, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Oct. 10, $150 cash, Rangeley Police Department. * Aree S. Farrington, 65, Wilton, aggravated assault, Oct. 10, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. * Leah T. Agren, 28, Norridgewock, operating under […]
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Warden service believes remains of missing hiker Geraldine Largay found
UPDATED: 1:26 P.M.: AUGUSTA — The Maine Warden Service says the remains found Wednesday are likely those of Geraldine Largay. The remains were found by contractor doing an environmental survey on U.S. Navy property. Contractor reported finding to the Navy. Scene — 3,000 feet off the Applalachian Trail — consisted of skeletal remains, clothing and equipment. There […]
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Farmington man shoots self trying to save chicken
FARMINGTON — A local man accidentally shot himself in the leg trying to save a chicken from a dog Thursday afternoon at his home on Hardy Lane. Donald Wright, 39, had a Glock 9mm pistol in his hand because he fired a warning shot to stop the dog from chasing his chickens, Sgt. Edward Hastings […]
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Geese show distinct personalities, colorings
As I was lining the geese and duck coops with hay, which I hope will help fend off the soon-to-come cold weather, I took a loving, close look at each one of these wonderful creatures. They are all so different and so beautiful in their own unique ways. Each has his or her own distinct […]
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New Sharon woman arrested after police used Taser
NEW SHARON — A local woman was struck with a Taser on Wednesday after she refused the commands of a deputy who was attempting to arrest her, Franklin County Chief Deputy Steven Lowell said Thursday. Carol Murphy, 71, of 248 Lane Road, was arrested after she ignored verbal commands from Deputy Andrew Morgan, who had tried […]
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No charges to be brought against Farmington day care owner
FARMINGTON — There will be no criminal charges brought against a local day care provider who had two 3-year-old children go missing from her home for about two hours on Monday, Assistant District Attorney Claire Andrews said Thursday. Owner Anita Sweetser did everything she could to find the children. She immediately started looking for the […]