FARMINGTON — A Ford Explorer with a stuck accelerator and faulty brakes struck three vehicles at the intersection of Main Street and Farmington Falls Road on Friday morning. No one was injured in the 7:50 a.m. crashes, Farmington police Officer William Tanner said. Michael Page, 30, of Farmington, was driving the 1999 Explorer west on […]
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Hooping to Heal instills confidence in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Fun is the key word for participants in an adult education class called Hooping to Heal. With a slight rock or sway of the body, a large, colorful hula hoop circles over tightened core muscles and often brings on a good belly laugh. “It may be thought of as a children’s toy, but […]
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Library group annual meeting FARMINGTON — In accordance with its by-laws, the Farmington Public Library Association will hold an annual meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 11. Each year at the meeting new trustees and officers are elected. Community members interested in becoming corporators of the library are welcome. Anyone interested in becoming more involved […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Joseph B. Beggs, 29, Carthage, domestic violence assault, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, April 3, $1,000 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Barry E. Webber, 47, Jay, warrant unpaid fines/fees, April 3, $210 cash bail, Jay Police Department. * Alan R. Keith, 60, New Sharon, operating under the influence, April 4, $1,000 […]
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Thomas W. Welch Jr
LEWISTON — Thomas W. Welch Jr., 80, of Farmington died Sunday, April 1, due to the chronic effects of his cardiovascular disease. He was born in Mexico, June 4, 1931. Thomas graduated from Mexico High School, Class of 1948, and Husson College in 1959, earning his business degree. He owned Porter Equipment Inc. for 30 […]
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Franklin County Chamber of Commerce survives member vote
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Chamber of Commerce members voted 54-15 Wednesday to keep the organization going. “Now we have a mission,” chamber Secretary Shannon Smith said as several members agreed to meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, to talk about how to move ahead. About a third of the membership gathered Wednesday to vote […]
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UMF announces scholarship for transfer students
FARMINGTON — In keeping with its continuing efforts to help students have affordable access to a quality college education, the University of Maine at Farmington has announced a new merit scholarship created exclusively for transfer students. The competitive UMF Transfer Academic Scholarship will be awarded to select individuals with an outstanding college record who are […]
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Hospice House 5K Run & Remembrance Walk coming to Farmington
FARMINGTON – A group of local volunteers, led by Kelley Cullenberg and her sister-in-law Sharon Cullenberg, is bringing the Hospice House 5K Run & Remembrance Walk to Farmington on Sunday, May 20. Kelley is the Mt. Blue boys and girls head cross country and spring track and field coach and Sharon is the call center […]
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Thai-American writer will read from memoir
FARMINGTON — Ira Sukrungruang, who penned “Talk Thai: the Adventures of Buddhist Boy,” is the next author in the University of Maine at Farmington’s 2011-12 Visiting Writers Series. A Thai-American writer, Sukrungruang’s memoir is about his American boyhood and early struggle with feelings of never belonging in either of his two worlds. Sukrungruang will read from […]
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Bob Marley coming back to UMF campus for fundraising show
FARMINGTON — Bob Marley, comedian and University of Maine at Farmington alumus, will be back on campus for a fundraising show at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in Dearborn Gymnasium. The event will benefit the UMF baseball and softball teams and the health club. Tickets are $15 per person and seating is general admission. Tickets […]