FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voiced concerns Sept. 1 about changing a plan to improve emergency radio communications that was presented and approved by the county Budget Advisory Committee. County Commission Chairman Gary McGrane of Jay said he was not in favor the plan to buy a new dispatch console with four dispatch positions this […]
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Franklin County developing Internet, credit card policies
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners are considering a number of policies, including those for credit card use, computer use and purchases. County Clerk Julie Magoon presented a draft policy on computer use and the to commissioners Sept. 1. Most municipalities have policies, and IT Systems Director James Desjardins has recommended the county have one. Several […]
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Chesterville motorcyclist injured in Farmington crash
FARMINGTON — A Chesterville man was injured Friday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Routes 2 and 4 and Knowlton Corner Road, officials said. The 1982 Honda Gold Wing driven by Peter Rines, 45, was trying to make a left-hand turn from Knowlton Corner Road onto Routes […]
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Vehicles collide at Routes 133 and 156 intersection
JAY — A two-vehicle collision Friday slowed traffic at the intersection of Routes 133 and 156 at Bean’s Corner. Randall Pollis, 16, of Wilton was driving a 1999 BMW on Route 156 and was crossing Route 133 when he collided with a 2003 Jeep driven by Steven Blanchard, 59, of South Portland, who was traveling […]
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Rangeley Trail Town Festival starts with film festival
RANGELEY — The fourth annual Rangeley Trail Town Festival will kick off Friday night with an Outdoor Film Festival at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern. It will be followed Saturday by events, including an ice cream eating contest. Rangeley was designated an official Appalachian Trail Community in 2012. Nestled amid mountains, lakes, ponds, rivers and […]
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Farmington ATV driver charged with OUI
LIVERMORE FALLS — A Farmington man was accused of drunken driving late Wednesday on an ATV and damaging a wall at the police station with his head, Sgt. Vernon Stevens said Thursday. Officer Devon Bohacik arrested Todd Toothaker, 33, on misdemeanor charges of operating under the influence and criminal mischief, the sergeant said. Toothaker, who […]
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Jay police stepping up patrols
JAY — The Police Department announced it will conduct additional patrols and safety checkpoints through mid-September to look for impaired drivers. The department received an $8,000 grant from the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety grant for the effort.
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Wilton woman injured in Strong crash
STRONG — A Wilton woman was injured Wednesday afternoon when it appeared the pickup truck she was driving went onto the soft shoulder of South Strong Road, went out of control and rolled over, Franklin County Deputy Matt Brann said. The truck was going down a hill when it went into the shoulder, he said. […]
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North Jay Water District lifts boil order
JAY — The North Jay Water District has lifted the boil-water order Wednesday that went into effect Monday for customers who lost water because of a waterline break on Route 4. All customers may now resume normal consumption of water from the system, as water samples that were tested at a lab in Augusta have […]