FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Dennis Stewart, 43, Oakland, warrant for violation condition of release, Dec. 20, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Geary Walker, 60, Middleborough, Mass., warrant for violation condition of release, criminal mischief, Dec. 21, no bail listed, Maine State Police. Jessica Harris, […]
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Chesterville nomination papers for town positions available
CHESTERVILLE — Nomination papers for three selectmen’s positions will be available Friday, Dec. 14, at the town office. One is for one year and two are for three years, Town Clerk Pat Gordon said. The election will be held at the annual town meeting in March. Two of the positions for the five-member board were […]
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Chesterville Heritage Society celebrates new headquarters
CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Heritage Society celebrated a milestone on Oct. 20 with an open house at its new headquarters in the old fire station at the town’s center. Approximately 50 people attended the morning event, at which artifacts were displayed, refreshments were served and the Society’s sign, visible to traffic passing on Zion’s Hill […]
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J. Gee: A nice thing to do
I would like to thank the kind woman, whoever she is, who paid for my lunch at the Harvest House in Farmington on Nov. 24. That was such a nice thing to do. I appreciate it and want to thank her, very much. John Gee, Chesterville
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Chesterville Center Meetinghouse open house planned
CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Center Union Meetinghouse is ready for use after the floor joists were repaired earlier this year. An open house is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at the building at Borough and Zion’s Hill roads. “Our nonprofit board is pleased to invite the public to this holiday open house […]
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Man accused in domestic violence case
CHESTERVILLE — A local man was arrested on a domestic violence assault charge in relation to minor children, Franklin County Sheriff Lt. Niles Yeaton said Monday. Brett A. Roberts, 48, of Chesterville was arrested on the domestic charge and on a charge of refusing to submit to arrest on Wednesday. A child called 911 to […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Brett A. Roberts, 48, Chesterville, domestic violence assault, refusing to submit to arrest, Nov. 28, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Morgan L. Kesseli, 19 , Weld, warrant for probation revocation-Cumberland, Nov. 28, transferred to Cumberland County, Nov. 29, […]
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Man accused of shooting at roommate
CHESTERVILLE — A local man was arrested Monday after state police said he fired a shot at his roommate inside a residence at 40 Caldwell Lane. Maine State Police Sgt. Peter Michaud said that police responded to a call at 8:57 a.m. on Monday. The caller reported that he had left the residence after being […]
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D. Lafontaine: Route 4 danger needs action
A single eight-hour shift is all that’s needed to fix what is a big safety concern to those who travel Route 4 near the Lake Shore Drive turn-off in Auburn. There is no need for a costly study, just action. In that area, the road has two travel lanes in each direction and an eight-foot […]
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W. Dunham: Advocate for the elderly
Rep. Paul Gilbert of Jay is an honest, hard-working person who is dedicated to protecting the environment and the well-being of working families. Many small businesses depend upon tourists who flock to Maine to enjoy the rivers, lakes and forests and the creatures who abide in them. Gilbert understands the importance of maintaining those crucial […]