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Paul Caldwell Jr.

WILTON — Paul R. Caldwell Jr. “PJ,” “Skooter,” 23, of Chesterville, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 9, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Paul was born Feb. 28, 1989, in Farmington, the son of Laurie (Judd) Doughty and Paul Caldwell Sr. He was a 2007 graduate of Jay High School. As a […]

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Franklin County arrest log

FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Roger Briscoe, 33, New Sharon, domestic violence assault, obstructing report of a crime, violation condition of release, June 4, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kristopher Hiltz, 34, Jay, violation condition of release, violation of protective order, June 4,  […]

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Two injured in Chesterville two-car collision

CHESTERVILLE — A two-car collision  Monday afternoon near a sharp corner Borough Road sent two drivers to a Farmington hospital, one with a serious ankle injury. Franklin County Sheriff Deputy Christopher Chase said the accident near 372 Borough Road remains under investigation. Chase said Darlene Phillips, 44, of Chesterville, driver of a Ford Taurus, was […]

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Spirit of America award winners honored

AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 6 ceremony at the Statehouse. Auburn Volunteers in Police Service have helped the Auburn Police Dept. in a variety of ways. Bowdoin FHC, Inc. runs several community projects, including fundraisers for the fire […]

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Franklin County arrest log

* Timothy Moras, 61, Jay, disorderly conduct, criminal threatening, May 27, released on $3,000 unsecured, Jay Police Department. * Troy Asselin, 23, Farmington, warrant failure to pay fines/fees, May 29, released on payment plan, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Brian Fitch, 54, Chesterville, failure to appear, May 29, $250 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. […]

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Workshop on invasives NEW VINEYARD —  A hands-on workshop on Invasive Plant and Insect Species will be held Thursday, May 31, at the Forster Ricardo Farm on the Miller Road. The all-day session is hosted by Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Maine Forest Service with support through promotion from the UKV […]

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Voters approve RSU 9 budget

FARMINGTON — Ten towns in the Mt. Blue Regional School District voted by a solid margin on Thursday to approve the 2012-13 budget. After a lengthy and confrontational hearing on Monday night, voters approved a slate of warrant articles that sent the proposed $28.9 million budget to voters in each town. The school board reassured […]

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A Cappella concert AUGUSTA — Maine-ly Harmony Chorus and the Kennebec Valley YMCA Youth Chorus will present Spring Into A Cappella Sound at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Vile’s Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. This musical program of barbershop-style four-part harmony will delight young and old alike, as the women’s chorus performs old favorites […]