FARMINGTON — Juan Contreras was sentenced to 50 years in prison Thursday after changing his plea to guilty in the slaying of 81-year-old Grace Burton. Contreras waived his right to continue the trial before Justice Michaela Murphy. She accepted a plea agreement that will keep him in prison with no time suspended. Because Contreras, 28, […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON – The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: Sheri Schiche, 51, New Sharon, operating under the influence/drug, violation condition of release, Nov. 5, no bail listed as of Nov. 7, Farmington Police Department. Dennis Steward, 43, Skowhegan, warrant failure to appear, Nov. 6, no bail listed as of Nov. 7, […]
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Nichols comes out on top in Franklin County sheriff’s race
FARMINGTON – With all but the Town of Avon reporting results by Wednesday morning, Republican Scott Nichols Sr., 51, of New Sharon will take over as Franklin County sheriff on Jan. 1, 2012. Nichols was elected Tuesday by county voters, excluding Avon, over current Sheriff Dennis Pike, 74, of Farmington by an unofficial vote of […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON – The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: Michael Chapman, 46, Farmington, warrant unpaid fine, Nov. 2, $210 cash bail, Farmington Police Department. Tracey Steward, 46, Skowhegan, warrant failure to appear, Nov. 2, payment plan, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Christopher Nault, 44, Farmington, warrant unpaid fine/fee, Nov. 3, $235.14 cash […]
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Health network seeking volunteers
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network is inviting all interested community members to join its family of volunteers. Whether one has two hours a month or two hours a week, FCHN will do its best to match interests and skills to the opportunities available, according to a news release. Volunteers perform myriad tasks that assist […]
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Harvest supper date changed LIVERMORE FALLS — Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church will hold the annual harvest supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the church, corner of Church and Knapp streets. The menu includes roast pork, potatoes, vegetables and homemade pies. Adults meal will be $8 and under 12, $4. The […]
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Nichols leading over Pike in sheriff race late Tuesday
FARMINGTON – Partial results of the Franklin County Sheriff’s race late Tuesday night showed Republican Scott Nichols Sr. of New Sharon winning in a close race with Sheriff Dennis Pike of Farmington. With seven towns reporting, the unofficial tally was 5,063 to 4,724 in Nichols’ favor. Pike, a non-affiliated party candidate, took his hometown of […]
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New dispatch center construction goes out to bid
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to go out to bid for the construction of the new dispatch center. Bids will be due back at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, to the commissioners’ office at the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street. Plymouth Engineering Inc. of Plymouth representatives updated commissioners on the finalized […]
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Suspect admits on tape to killing Farmington woman
FARMINGTON — Juan Contreras admitted to killing 81-year-old Grace Burton in her Farmington apartment last year, according to a recorded police interview played on the second day of his murder trial in Franklin County Superior Court. “I did it. I don’t know how or why,” he told Maine State Police detectives Abbe Chabot and Randall […]
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Downtown stairway opens in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The stairs connecting Main and Front streets are open, connecting the two streets for pedestrians. Franklin Savings Bank built the staircase as well as a 14-spot public parking area in partnership with the town. The concrete stairs are heated as needed to prevent snow and ice buildup, which will make them safer in […]