FARMINGTON — Fire of undetermined origin gutted a two-story home at 358 New Vineyard Road on Thursday, Farmington Fire and Rescue Chief Terry Bell said. The house is owned by Ronald and Cheri Jalbert, who were not there at the time. Some cats and dog are missing, officials said at the scene. “People passing by discovered […]
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RSU 58 directors recognize teacher
PHILLIPS — Regional School Unit 58 directors announced their first Employee Recognition award at Thursday night’s meeting. The board recently approved this new program for excellence, and Faith Richard, Review Committee chairwoman, said they received 21 nominations. The committee selected Strong Elementary School seventh- and eighth-grade social studies teacher Crystal Polk for her dedication and […]
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Farmington fire destroys home; pets perish
FARMINGTON — A fire destroyed a home and belongings of several family members late Wednesday afternoon and claimed the life of three cats and a dog at 120 Vacation Estates Lane. Firefighters got the call at 5:23 p.m. No one was home when the fire started. The house is owned by Bernard “Bubba” Bates. Sixty firefighters […]
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Mallett School principal honored by national association
FARMINGTON — Mallett School Principal Tracy Williams is among 59 outstanding elementary and middle school principals from across the nation and abroad who have been named 2015 National Distinguished Principals by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. The distinguished principals will be honored Friday at an awards banquet at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, […]
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Community remembers Michael Holland of Wilton
JAY — To get a sense of the impact Michael Holland had on this community, you only had to drive to Jay on Wednesday, where “Holland Strong” posters were hung in random places. On the streets, groups of glum-faced men and women made their way toward the middle school where a celebration of life was […]
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Jay plans workday at French Falls Park
JAY — The town’s Recreation Committee will hold a workday from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 17, to reinvigorate the French Falls Park and seek input on possible future uses for the park. The park is at the end of French Falls Lane, which runs beside the Knights of Columbus Hall and is […]
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Farmington day care center licensed days before children went missing
The children, a girl and a boy, were found Monday in good condition about half a mile from the center at 107 Meadow Brook Heights. According to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services website, Anita Sweetser is the licensee who owns the day care. A neighbor saw the children at her residence and […]
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Two men reported missing in Franklin County found alive and well
MADRID TOWNSHIP — What was supposed to be a drive on a dirt road to try a new Jeep off-road Tuesday turned into an overnight stay in the woods, lots of publicity and a ticket for a Rangeley man. The Maine Warden Service had been searching for Travis S. Mosher, 42, of Rangeley and Douglass Richmond, […]
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RSU 9 board sets student expulsion hearing
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 board set a student expulsion hearing for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Mt. Blue Campus. Superintendent Tom Ward told directors he has tried to find a local lawyer to come to the hearing but has been unsuccessful. Bringing in a lawyer from Drummond Woodsum in Portland is […]
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Jay service to celebrate El Faro crew member Michael Holland’s life
JAY — A memorial service is being held for a Maine man who was a crew member on a cargo ship that sank in Hurricane Joaquin. The Kennebec Journal reports that Michael Holland’s celebration of life will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Jay Community Building. Holland was one of 33 people on […]