LIVERMORE FALLS — Four people face criminal charges in connection with the robbery of oxycodone pills on Saturday from the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Main Street. Shawn Francis, 48, of Hartford, was arrested on a felony charge of robbery. A conviction on the robbery charge carries up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 […]
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Incredible Senior Bowler remembered as Candy Lady who wore whimsical t-shirts
WILTON — The Incredible Seniors Bowling League recently remembered one of their own by wearing her T-shirts on the last day of bowling before summer break. Loraine Gustafson, 84, of Chesterville was known by everyone at Meadow Lanes as the “Candy Lady,” but she was also remembered for wearing some whimsical T-shirts. They were often […]
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Chesterville holding Armed Forces Day ceremonies
CHESTERVILLE — Community groups and individuals will honor the town’s military veterans on Armed Forces Day this weekend. The Chesterville War Memorial Honor Day begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, with an American Legion Honor Guard ceremony at the Honor Roll Monument at Zions Hill and Borough roads. Chesterville veterans of all wars will […]
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Dixfield man faces charges in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — A Dixfield man is accused of assaulting and having unwanted sexual contact with an acquaintance, Franklin County sheriff’s Lt. David St. Laurent said Tuesday. Anson Jackson, 38, was arrested Thursday on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence assault. He also received a summons on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful sexual contact, he said. […]
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Reward increased to $3,500 for information on female deer poaching
LIVERMORE — Operation Game Thief has increased the reward to $3,500 for anyone who can provide information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for killing four does in Chesterville, Leeds, Livermore and Livermore Falls. The does were fatally shot and left to waste in open fields, wardens said. Thanks to the generosity of […]
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Three more deer found fatally shot, left to waste
LIVERMORE FALLS — Three more does have been found fatally shot and left to waste in open fields in three towns, Game Warden Dave Chabot said Tuesday. He and Warden Kris MacCabe need the public’s help to put a stop to this senseless killing and find the person or persons responsible for it, he said. […]
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Pregnant doe killed; group offers reward
Maine game wardens are seeking information to help find those responsible for the illegal killing of a pregnant deer. According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, wardens responded to a complaint of an injured deer Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Bragdon Road, also known as French Road, and East Road in […]
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Free E-Waste recycling April 25 FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church of Main Street will sponsor a free Maine EPA approved e-waste recycling and disposal, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the parking lot beside Aubuchon Hardware on the Wilton Road, Route 2 and 4. Many types […]
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Wilton Childhood Center sets auction WILTON — The annual Wilton Early Childhood Center auction will be held Friday, April 10, at the G.D. Cushing School in Wilton. Items can be viewed starting at 6 p.m and Adrian Harris will begin the live auction at 6:30 p.m. There more than 70 items on the list including […]
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Homemakers’ April schedule of events
The Franklin County Extension Homemaker programs for April are: Clearwater: April 9, 7 p.m., Shorey Chapel for a sampler. FMI call 778-9089. Kingfield: April 30, 11 a.m., Webster Hall. FMI call 684-5579. Neighborhood: April 8, 1:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church for soups. FMI call 778-4517. North Chesterville: April 16, 7 p.m., Chesterville Town Office for […]