Farmington Maine
Bond for new dispatch center passing with some towns reporting
FARMINGTON — A vote for a $598,300 bond for new dispatch center was passing by a close vote of 1,694 to 1,656 with only some towns’ reporting voting results by 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Farmington voters approved the bond by a 440-331 vote. Eustis favored the bond by a 35-32 vote. Weld residents voted 36-35 […]
Nichols leads White in sheriff’s race for Republican slot
FARMINGTON — Republican candidate Scott Nichols of New Sharon was leading Thomas White of Jay, also a Republican, Tuesday to represent the Republican Party in November’s Franklin County Sheriff’s race. Only some towns had reported results in. By 11:30 p.m. Nichols had received 1,257 votes to White’s 676 votes. The winner will face Sheriff Dennis […]
Second diner helps restore the Farmington Diner
JAY — The owner of the Farmington Diner hopes to use parts from a second, nearly identical one in North Jay to restore and reopen hers. The Farmington Diner was originally was moved to East Wilton in 2008 to save it from destruction. The Silver Diner was moved to Route 4 in North Jay from […]
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, […]
Tuesday’s polling places, times
Voting places and times for Tuesday Avon 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Avon Municipal Building Carrabassett Valley 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Town Office Chesterville 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Town Hall Dallas Plantation 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Town House Eustis 8 […]
Briefly
Extension group to meet INDUSTRY — The Industry Extension will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at Betty Wing’s camp. A picnic and the election of officers will be held. Everyone is invited. For more information contact Barbara Titcomb at 778-6780. College planning workshop WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host a […]
Franklin County arrest log
* Kira Simot, 26, Farmington, theft by unauthorized taking, June 8, no bail listed as of June 11, Farmington Police Department. * Shawn Porter, 30, Vassalboro, illegal possession of schedule W drugs, June 9, $250 cash bail, Maine Warden Service. * Debra Romanoski, 44, Strong, operating under the influence, Jun 10, $3,000 unsecured bail, Franklin […]
Maine Elks install officers
CARABASSETT VALLEY — On May 4-6, the Maine Elks Association elected and installed its slate of officers for the 2012-13 association year at their 83rd annual State Convention held at Sugarloaf USA. Installed as state president was John Nicholson of the Millinocket Elks Lodge 1521. Nicholson, in his opening remarks, congratulated outgoing president Wayne Cotterly […]
Young writers workshop creates new day-rate for high school students
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington is creating new opportunities for Maine students to attend the Longfellow Mountains Young Writers Workshop with a new day-rate for area high-school students. The only week-long young writers summer workshop in New England, Longfellow Mountains provides talented high school writers with the opportunity to work with expert UMF […]