FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital President Rebecca Ryder announces that Todd W. Miller, MD, has joined the medical staff at Franklin Memorial Hospital as a hospitalist. Dr. Miller assumed his new position on June 4, joining Dr. David Hyde, Dr. Larry Labul, Dr. Peter Cordner, Dr. Abhishekh Govind and physician assistant Tim Davis in staffing […]
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Grandfather hosts Solon teens attending FMH’s Scrub Club camp
FARMINGTON — When Kilee Nile of Solon wanted to attend Scrub Club Camp at Franklin Memorial Hospital again this year, her great-grandfather agreed to host her and her friend. Lawrence Wilbur, 89, said the constant giggles of Nile, 14, and Emma Pluncke, 15, are filling his Farmington home this week and making him chuckle, too. […]
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Educators learn, create and plan for mass customized learning
FARMINGTON — As part of a Regional School Unit 10 team, Charlie Swan, principal of Dirigo Elementary School, was one of nearly 150 school administrators, teachers and school board members who spent Thursday learning a different approach to teaching and how to take it back to his district. As part of the Western Maine Education […]
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Book sale, art exhibit WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library Summer Book Sale and Art Exhibit opens Saturday, June 30, at 8 a.m. and runs through July 7. The sale and exhibit will take place at a new location, 14 Old Winthrop Road, across the street from the library. Recently acquired by the library, this is […]
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Man charged with attempting to flee police
FARMINGTON — Police say a New Sharon man was charged with refusing to submit to arrest Monday night after he tried to run from them. When Matthew Kerr, 21, realized police were about to arrest him, he ran but didn’t get far before he fell and was taken into custody, Deputy Chief Shane Cote of […]
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Farmington board approves bids and zoning changes
FARMINGTON — Selectmen on Tuesday approved spending $2,500 for professional services to help with construction documents and the bidding process for the police department’s three-bay garage. The estimate from Craig Boone of Bunker and Savage Architects was accepted. The board recently rejected contractor bids because of inconsistencies and said it wasn’t fair to compare them. […]
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Board accepts gift of lighting for Farmington bandstand
FARMINGTON — Selectmen accepted a gift Tuesday from a resident who wants to see more lights added to the bandstand at Meetinghouse Park. When Old Crow Band members had trouble seeing their sheet music during their Monday night concerts, John Edgerly decided the bandstand needed better lighting. “It’s something I’d like to see done professionally […]
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Days of Caring looking for volunteers in Farmington, Livermore Falls areas
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has launched Days of Caring, a way for volunteers to get involved in the community. Based on the success of a single Day of Caring hosted by the United Way last year, multiple opportunities to volunteer are planned throughout the summer and early fall. All volunteers […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON – The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: Andrew Perdion, 27, West Suffield, Conn., violation condition of release, warrant failure to appear, June 23, time served, Maine State Police. Russell Ruffin, 25, Houlton, warrant failure to appear, June 25, personal recognizance bail, Farmington Police Department. Thomas Buzzell, 19, Industry, domestic […]
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Anne K. Hutchens
PHILLIPS — Anne Katherine Hutchens, 56, died unexpectedly at her home in Phillips, Friday, June 22. She was born in Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 29, 1956, the daughter of John and Julia (Rath) Burns. She was educated in the schools of Long Island, N.Y., graduating from Saville High School, Class of 1974. She married Edwin J. […]