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Avon man charged in arson investigation involving 3 vehicles at his residence

by Donna M. Perry May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Patrick J. Barr, 53, was arrested by a state fire investigator Thursday on a charge of arson.

News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down

by Steve Sherlock April 8, 2024April 9, 2024

State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Lewiston driver and passenger injured in Avon crash

by Donna M. Perry April 8, 2024April 9, 2024

The pickup truck driven by Carey Craig, 46, of Lewiston went off state Route 4, struck a utility pole and down a river embankment.

Franklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Connecticut woman sentenced to 18 months for drug-related crime in northern Franklin County

by Donna M. Perry January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Chrissie LaForge, 43, of Winsted, was also sentenced to three years supervised released.

Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Avon woman to serve two 30-month sentences concurrently for drug-related crimes

by Donna M. Perry November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Brandice Dotolo, 41, pleaded guilty in August to using and maintaining drug premises, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine.

Community, Connections

Literacy Volunteers celebrates ‘Hometown Heroes’

October 18, 2023October 11, 2023

Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]