CHESTERVILLE — An 11-year-old girl was injured Thursday when a car and a Regional School Unit 9 bus collided head-on on Route 41, Franklin County Sheriff’s Lt. David Rackliffe said. Brittany Dugal, 18, of Thorndike, failed to stop at a stop sign on Route 156 and drove into the front of the bus, which was […]
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Terry Belanger
LAKELAND, Fla. — Terry Belanger, 74, of Chesterville passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s disease on Feb. 22 with his soul mate, Julia (Tetreault) by his side. He was born May 15, 1942, the son of George and Georgia (Bernard) Belanger in Farmington. He was a 1962 graduate of Jay High School and served […]
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Iverson has earned support
Guy Iverson has earned Chesterville residents’ votes for a second term as selectman. During his first term, he has shown himself to be a steady voice for the town without any partisan politics or personal preferences getting in the way. Iverson listens to all citizens, then works hard to accomplish the best outcome. He cares […]
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FCDC looking at mining bill FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Democratic Committee will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Mallett School, 116 Middle St. The speaker will be Jeffrey Reardon of the Maine Council of Trout Unlimited, an organization committed to the protection and restoration of Maine’s coldwater fisheries and their […]
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Livermore man attempts to eat cocaine in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Police say a Livermore man was handcuffed when he ate cocaine, taken from him as evidence, from the hood of a state police cruiser. Caleb Hupper, 27, was arrested on charges of operating under the influence, refusing to submit to arrest, possession of scheduled drugs, violating condition of release, operating without a license […]
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Citizens for Common Sense Education plans open house
CHESTERVILLE — Citizens for Common Sense Education will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Town Hall. The group of residents from Regional School Unit 9 towns meets monthly to discuss school issues, and to monitor the school budget and the state’s participation in education, moderator Robert Millay […]
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Chesterville man faces trespass charges
FARMINGTON — A Chesterville man was arrested Tuesday night after police warned him to stay away from a Farmington Falls residence in the afternoon, according to a police spokeswoman. Jeremiah Pinkham, 23, was arrested on charges of burglary, criminal trespass and criminal mischief at about 11 p.m. Police warned Pinkham at about 1 p.m. not […]
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Elizabeth L. Thomas
CHESTERVILLE — Elizabeth L. Thomas, 65, of Chesterville, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 16, surrounded by loving family at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born Aug. 10, 1951, in Rumford, the daughter of George and Jennie Virgin Sr. She was a member of the Class of 1970 from Dirigo High School. On May […]
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Chesterville officials buy out copier contract, hire on-call worker
CHESTERVILLE — The town has paid $500 to buy out its contract for two photocopiers, which it will keep, Board of Selectmen Chairman Guy Iverson said. Three years ago, selectmen entered a six-year lease with Transco for $160 per month, but the lease was not ratified by voters, as required for multi-year leases. In September […]
