CHESTERVILLE — Obstacles, walls and bunkers now dot the land behind Rob and Sharon Goding’s property at 144 Zions Hill Road. The couple opened Slab City Paintball in June. The obstacles and bunkers create spaces to maneuver around and hide during paintball games that provide exercise, test shooting skill and mental strategy. It gets them […]
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Extension launches pilot Garden Angel Project
FARMINGTON — It all started with an idea presented to the Franklin County Extension executive board for a community project to help some senior, physically disabled or low/fixed income people of Franklin County to garden in their own home, apartment or nursing home facility. Susan Gill, Franklin County Cooperative Extension executive board regional representative and […]
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Grange food sale Aug. 3 DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange in East Dixfield will hold a public food sale from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. A meeting will be at 7 p.m. with potluck supper at 6 before the meeting. Knights free monthly supper JAY — This month’s free supper will be held […]
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Renovation work under way for Chesterville’s Heritage Society
CHESTERVILLE — The efforts of Chesterville Heritage Society members and volunteers is turning a former fire station in Chesterville Center into a place to collect, preserve and present the town’s heritage for the community. The building was given to the Heritage Society when the town’s two fire departments combined, secretary Cindy Whittier said. The group […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Stevie-Lee Gagne, 24, Phillips, failure to appear-domestic violence, July 23, $1,000 cash, court appearance Sept. 6, Farmington Police Department. * Tracey L. Steward, 46, Skowhegan, possession of suspended license, July 24, $300 cash bail, court appearance Sept. 20, Farmington Police Department. […]
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Husson University dean’s list
BANGOR — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Husson University for the spring semester 2012. Auburn: Christie L. Bernier, Renee A. Dufresne-Dixon, Stephen P. Knowlton, Danielle McConnell, Erin Soule, Derek Swan and Cassandra Webster. Bethel: Andrew Whitney. Bridgton: Sierra Leonard. Casco: Joshua Russell. Chesterville: Cody Allen, Matthew Archer and Heidi […]
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Saint Michael’s gives College Book Awards
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local high school students were awarded the 2012 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience: Devon Autrey of Jay Abby Bellefleur of Auburn, a student at Edward Little High School Caleb Berry of Livermore, a student at Spruce Mountain High School South Randee Boulay of […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Nicholas Osgood, 28, Saco, criminal mischief, probation hold, June 26, no bail listed as of June 29, Jay Police Department. * David L. Grover, 53, Jay, gross sexual assault, two counts unlawful sexual contact, June 26, $2,500 cash bail, court appearance […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Jesse J. Hiscock, 30, Livermore Falls, domestic assault and violation condition of release, June 11, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * Joel Flanagin, 30, Anson, warrants for failure to appear and unpaid fines and fees, June 11, no bail listed, […]
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Guy Iverson takes Chesterville selectman’s seat
CHESTERVILLE — Voters elected Guy Iverson to serve on the Board of Selectman on Tuesday. Iverson earned 89 votes over candidate Nicole Ibarguen who took 78 votes. The position became available when Selectman John Worth resigned earlier this year leaving only two members serving on the board. Residents voted during the town meeting in March […]