FARMINGTON — Two more suspects in the theft of metal from an abandoned concrete plant in Phillips on Nov. 14 were charged over the weekend, Franklin County Sheriff Lt. Niles Yeaton said Wednesday. Robert E. Arris, 34, of Chelsea and Angelique Henderson, 34, of West Paris were each issued a summons on a charge of […]
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Parents fundraising for gold ball rings for football team
FARMINGTON — A group of parents are fundraising to buy gold ball rings for the Mt. Blue High School varsity football team members. The team won the Class B state championship Nov. 17. An account has been set up at Franklin Savings Bank under the name of MBHS Gold Ball Rings. Businesses and members of […]
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23 general contractors show interest in county dispatch center
FARMINGTON — Twenty-three general contractors attended a mandatory prebid meeting Tuesday for the construction of a new dispatch center, Stan Wheeler, chairman of the Franklin County Dispatch Building Committee, said Wednesday. Some interested subcontractors also attended, he said. An architect from Plymouth Engineering Inc. was there to answer any questions contractors may have had, Wheeler […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Corey L. Oliver, 22, Farmington, warrant unpaid fine/fees, Nov. 19, bail not listed, Farmington Police Department. * Philip Caldwell Jr., 29, Chesterville, reckless conduct with a firearm, Nov. 19, bail not listed as of Nov. 21, Maine State Police. * Kevin […]
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Doris V. G. Thorson
NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Doris Virginia Graham Thorson passed away early Saturday, Nov. 17, at the North Conway Memorial Hospital in New Hampshire at 89 years of age. Born March 26, 1923, Doris was the daughter of Fay and Norman Graham of Toledo, Ohio. Her many interests included weaving, playing cards, family and keeping up […]
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Children’s author visits library RUMFORD — Children’s author Cynthia Lord will make a presentation from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Rumford Elementary School. The school’s annual Literacy Night is open the the public. A book fair will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in the library. Lord will conduct writing workshops […]
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Farmington police investigate vehicle thefts at Franklin Memorial Hospital
FARMINGTON — Police are investigating multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred around 8 p.m. Tuesday at Franklin Memorial Hospital. They are asking the public for help identifying the three men seen in a hospital security photo, Sgt. Edward Hastings of the Farmington Police Department. Cash, cigarettes and electronic devices valued at more than $500 were taken […]
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Wanda Estelle (Ivers) Jacques-Gill
1951 – 2012 DURHAM, Conn. — Wanda Estelle (Ivers) Jacques-Gill, 61, of Durham passed away Nov. 14 due to a tragic accident. She was born in Farmington on May 29, 1951, daughter of Edna Ivers (Hardy) and the late Walter Ivers. She was the eldest of nine children. She worked at Connecticut Medicine and the […]