FARMINGTON — “Open Art Studios 2012” will be held Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, at 155 Pleasant St. and 382 Barker Road, just over the town line in New Vineyard. Featured will be artwork by the late Joe Park, as well as by Nora West, Janet M. Washburn, Maria Logan, Margie Austin, Joyce Dubay, and […]
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Man accused of holding mill manager at gunpoint indicted
FARMINGTON — A Norridgewock man was indicted Thursday on charges that he held hostage the manager of Verso Paper’s Androscoggin Mill at the mill in Jay on March 14. Francis Smith III, 50, was charged by a Franklin County grand jury with kidnapping, terrorizing, three counts of criminal threatening and one count of assault. A […]
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Two men indicted in attempted Farmington burglary
FARMINGTON — Two men accused of trying to break into a residence on Lamkin Lane on Feb. 14 were indicted by a Franklin County grand jury Thursday. Miguel Cedeno, 21, of Mexico, and Matthew Lancaster, 20, of Livermore were each indicted on a felony charge of attempted burglary. A conviction is punishable by up to […]
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Four men indicted in connection to meth lab, fire
FARMINGTON — A grand jury indicted four of five people Thursday in connection with a methamphetamine lab at a mobile home at 8 Winter Hill Road in Kingfield. Three of them were indicted on arson charges in connection to a “one-pot” meth lab explosion and fire at the home Feb. 8. Joshua Bartlett, 25, of […]
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Two men indicted on sex charges in difference cases
FARMINGTON — Two men were indicted Thursday on multiple sex-related charges. A Franklin County grand jury indicted James Lundy, 46, of Weld, on three felony charges of unlawful sexual contact and three misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual contact. He was also indicted on four counts of misdemeanor furnishing liquor to minors under age 21. Lundy […]
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Home and Leisure Show Saturday in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host its 18th annual Home and Leisure Show at the Farmington Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19. Admission is free via the Maple Avenue entrance. More than 50 spaces have been reserved by car dealers, banks, educational institutions, building suppliers, media, health care, […]
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Pierce House forms Remembrance Walk team
FARMINGTON – Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has announced that employees at The Pierce House have signed up to participate in the Hospice House 5K & Remembrance Walk. “Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice touches everyone we work with,” said Darlene Mooar, Pierce House administrator. “Their support allows our residents to stay in their own home. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Darcy Smith, 32, Phillips, domestic violence stalking, May 15, $250 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff Department. * Rebecca L. Adams, 19, Farmington, operating after suspension, May 15, $250 cash bail, Farmington Police Department. * Floyd Patrick, 32, Auburn, warrant failure to appear, May 15, no bail listed as of May 16, Jay Police Department.
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Mt. Blue Market Place closing in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A successful indoor flea market is about to close while a lease with a national firm for the space is under negotiations. Mt. Blue Market Place in the Mt. Blue Plaza will close as of June 3, Renee Targett, property manager, said. She would not comment on the next potential occupant while negotiations […]