FARMINGTON — The state’s plan to oversee county jails is not working as planned, and maybe not at all, according to people who gave feedback Tuesday to a National Institute of Corrections consultant and executive director of the Maine Board of Corrections. The state board asked NIC to come and give technical assistance to gain […]
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Many honored at annual meeting of Conservation District
FARMINGTON — Thayden M. Farrington of Jay was honored at the 64th annual meeting of the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District held on April 13. Thayden has been on the board of supervisors since 1980 and has only missed four meetings throughout his 32 years of faithful service. Farrington was taken by surprise […]
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Elder Independence Task Force formed in Franklin County
WILTON — A Franklin County Elder Independence Task Force recently formed to explore new models of elder care service delivery to help senior citizens in Franklin County maintain their independence in their own homes. Western Maine Community Action took the lead in pulling together the task force after recognizing that there are numerous unmet needs […]
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Mt. Blue violinist will play with UMF orchestra
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue high-school senior Gianluca Pane will be the featured violin soloist when the University of Maine at Farmington Community Orchestra presents its final concert of the season on Sunday, May 6. Under the direction of Trond Saeverud, the orchestra will perform Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, Richard Strauss’ Serenade in E-flat for 13 […]
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Relay for Life slated for June 1, 2 in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Relay for Life will transform the Farmington Fairgrounds into a “Race for a Cure” when it gets underway at 6 p.m. Friday, June 1. The overnight event continues through 6 a.m. Saturday, June 2. “The Relay is an inspiring event for anyone who has fought cancer or loved someone who […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Michael Jacques, 46, Chesterville, criminal threatening with a weapon, * May 5, $3,000 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff Department.
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Charles H. Pottle
FARMINGTON — Charles H. Pottle, 80, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, May 5, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was born in West Gardiner, Nov. 8, 1931, the son of Ralph A. and Georgia V. (Adams) Pottle. He was educated in the schools of Gardiner. He married Helen Blouin Jan. 3, 1953. Charlie was a veteran […]
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Farmington board considers issuing statement on meeting
FARMINGTON — Selectmen will decide Tuesday whether to issue a statement about a contentious discussion at their April 24 meeting. The board meets at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at the Municipal Building. Local access channel viewers who watched the interaction between board members and the town manager have raised questions about it. “There’s nothing to […]
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Women, Work & Community graduates give back to program
FARMINGTON — Four years ago, Karen Garland-Kidder, a mother of two young children, signed up for career exploration with a Maine Center for Women, Work & Community. Now she is a business owner and pre-nursing student, she said Thursday at Wicked Gelato on Main Street, her business since November. “I took a jump of faith,” […]
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Group making afghans, quilts WILTON — Wilton Day Group will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at St. Luke’s Church to make afghans and quilts. Participants are asked to bring squares. Local Council to meet May 12 FARMINGTON — The Farmington Local Council meeting will take place on the second Saturday of the month, […]