Farmington Maine
Team finds officer in Farmington shooting followed policies, procedures
FARMINGTON — An Incident Review Team found that local police officer Ryan Rosie acted within the scope of departmental policy when he shot and killed a local man in November 2011. The finding came on the heals of a report from the Maine Office of the Attorney General on Monday. That report said Rosie was […]
Ribbons for autism
Brownie Scout Troop 192 made ribbons to support the Autism Walk held in Farmington on April 29. Funds went to help Autism research. Back from left are Ryleigh Duval, Riley Legere, Veronica Corkum, Jenna Curtis and Sarenna Collins; front, Acadia Sawyer, Noreese Corkum, Autumn Park and Ava Sawyer; absent, Alexis Brewster.
Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON – The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: Dylan Moreau, 22, Farmington, operating under the influence, May 11, $3,000 unsecured bail, Farmington Police Department. Chad Oliver, 27, Starks, assault, May 11, no bail listed as of May 14, Farmington Police Department. Ron Z. Austin, 26, Livermore Falls, warrant failure to […]
Paul A. Judkins Jr.
AUBURN — Paul Aseph Judkins Jr., 81, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, May 12, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. Paul was born Aug. 21, 1930, in Rumford, the son of Paul and Myrtle (Child) Judkins. He was a 1948 graduate of Dixfield High School and a 1952 graduate of the University of Maine at […]
Cape Cod Hill School students create school banner
NEW SHARON — A bright, colorful banner now hangs in the lobby at Cape Cod Hill School as a reminder of the school’s new vision. A community project created by Janet Plouffe’s sixth-grade art class, the banner bears the school’s vision and mission, “Expanding the mind, Encouraging the heart and Creating Community,” class member Joey […]
Third man pleads guilty to robbery, kidnapping charges
FARMINGTON — A third man pleaded guilty to felony charges on Friday in an Augusta court in connection to an Oct. 31, 2011, crime spree in Chesterville and Farmington that included robbery and kidnapping. Michael Kidd, 21, of Chesterville pleaded guilty to felony charges of robbery, two counts of kidnapping and three counts of burglary […]
UMF grad donates hair to Locks of Love
FARMINGTON — Elizabeth Glidden of Palermo is celebrating her graduation from the University of Maine at Farmington with a haircut. She plans to give nearly 12 inches of her waist-length locks to help chronically ill children. “I have it, so why not,” she said. “It’s going for something good.” Her donation will go to Locks […]