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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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: Israel Breton, 33, Fayette, domestic violence assault, June 15, no bail listed as of June 18, Franklin County Sheriff Department. Thomas Cook, 31, Fayette, violation condition of release, operating after habitual offender, June 16, no bail listed as of June 18, Franklin […]
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Teen accused of threatening family member
FARMINGTON — A local teenage boy is accused of threatening to kill a family member and burn down their house Saturday, police said Monday. He also is accused of damaging a window in one cruiser and a cage in another. The 17-year-old boy was arrested on charges of aggravated criminal mischief, criminal threatening, terrorizing and […]
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Students named Michael D. Wilson Scholars
FARMINGTON — Fourteen UMF students were recently named Spring 2012 Michael D. Wilson Research Scholars by the University of Maine at Farmington Undergraduate Research Council. The program recognizes students for their original academic and creative research projects that help them connect classroom learning with real-world experience. The scholars include Melaine Christensen of Brunswick and Nicole […]
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Bible School is ‘Bugzone’ JAY — Jay Baptist Church will hold Daily Vacation Bible School, “Bugzone – Transformed By Our Big God,” from 9 to 11:45 a.m. June 18-22, for ages 3-17. A week of exciting Bible stories, crafts, games, a nature safari, Bugzi the puppet, refreshments and a cookout are planned. Grief training for […]
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UMF celebrates legacy of retiring president
FARMINGTON — It was a bittersweet celebration Thursday as the campus and community came together to honor Theodora J. Kalikow, who has served as president of the University of Maine at Farmington for the past 18 years. The longest-serving chief administrator of UMF since it became a four-year college in 1945 will retire June 30 […]
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Anonymous donor gives back to Farmington’s children programs
FARMINGTON — Selectmen accepted an anonymous donation of $4,000 Tuesday. It was given to the Parks and Recreation Department with appreciation “for the work of Steve Shible, the Farmington Recreation Department, its employees, instructors and coaches during my years of participation in the department’s programs,” according to a letter written by the donor. The donor […]
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Child care program has summer, full-year openings
FARMINGTON — The Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Education Center currently has openings in its summer and full-year school-age program serving children in kindergarten through second grade. Families have several opportunities to enroll their children in the nationally-accredited program. Sweatt-Winter offers summer programming by the week or for the whole summer and full-year programming for before […]
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Author, Trek Across Maine cyclist will give reading
FARMINGTON — Maine Realtor, author and Trek Across Maine cyclist Vicki Doudera will give a reading and book signing Friday, June 15, at DDG Booksellers. The 4 p.m. event will take place the day the trekkers stay over in Farmington, with proceeds benefiting the American Lung Association. Doudera’s latest release to feature crime-solving, deal-making agent Darby Farr is […]
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Edith A. Preston
FARMINGTON — Edith A. Preston, 89, of Jay, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 12, at Sandy River Center for Health Care and Rehabilitation. She was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Livermore Falls, a daughter of Ozem and Hattie (MacKay) Wagner. She was raised on the family farm in East Livermore […]