FARMINGTON — A plan to make Western Maine a training ground for the U.S. Air Force’s new F-35A stealth fighter jet received mixed reviews at a public hearing Tuesday. The hearing at the University of Maine at Farmington attracted more than 50 residents from Western Maine. Many spoke against the project, arguing that the planes, […]
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Farmington man raising money to bring granddaughter’s ashes home
FARMINGTON — The grandfather of a 4-year-old girl who died Thursday in Arizona is trying to raise money to go out and get his granddaughter’s ashes and bring them back here to be buried. A car wash is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Circle K Big Stop on routes […]
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Nichols seeks Republican nomination for sheriff
Name: Scott Nichols Address: Mile Hill Road, New Sharon Age: 50 Occupation: Police chief Carrabassett Valley, retired Maine State Police sergeant, former adviser to the Iraq national police. Education: Graduate Mt. Blue High School in 1979; associate degree in law enforcement technology, Southern Maine Technical College. FARMINGTON — Scott Nichols of New Sharon will run […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Francis Horrigan, 36, Bethel, warrant failure to appear, June 1, $400 cash bail, Farmington Police Department. * Kevin Kavanaugh, 45, Jay, domestic assault, June 1, no bail listed as of June 4, Jay Police Department. * Ronald J. Davis, 23, Wilton, operating after suspension, June 1, $3,000 unsecured bail, Farmington Police Department. * Tyler […]
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Hospital Auxiliary hosts Garden Tea
FARMINGTON — A Garden Tea hosted by the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is planned from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, in the Bass Room at the hospital. The tea, which is free and open to the public, includes a presentation about the Auxiliary and how it benefits the hospital, and live entertainment. An […]
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Farmington woman arrested after underage drinking investigation
FARMINGTON — Police say a local woman faces charges and two young men received summonses Wednesday after police received a call from someone expressing concerns about potential underage drinking. Melissa Hyde, 22, of Farmington was arrested on charges of furnishing liquor to a minor and providing a location for minors to consume alcohol when police […]
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Veterans support groups starting in Farmington
What: Veterans Support Group When: meets the first and third Wednesday, 6 p.m. Where: Room 202, Ricker Addition, University of Maine at Farmington. What: Veterans Family/Friends Support Group When: meets the first and third Tuesday, 6 p.m. Where: Allen Room, Franklin Memorial Hospital. FARMINGTON — Sharing skills for coping and living a happier life are […]
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Community Cooling Center FARMINGTON — The free Community Cooling Center will begin Wednesday, June 6, and run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday in June, July and August at Living Waters Assembly of God, 547 Wilton Road. Everyone is welcome to join for games, food and fellowship; hang out and stay cool. For […]