* Thomas McManus, 49, Kingfield, stalking, March 12, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Shawn Livigne, 21, Madison, criminal speed, failure to stop, probation hold, March 13, no bail listed, Jay Police Department. * Seth Hinkley, 25, Strong, possession of firearms by felon, probation hold, March 13, Maine State Police. * Justin Turner, […]
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Conservation district offers GPS training
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a GPS training session from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, at the USDA Service Center on Park Street. The class will teach people how to use a Global Positioning System, expand their GPS skills and avoid mistakes. Anyone who has ever […]
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Literacy Volunteers announces training
SKOWHEGAN — A tutor training course will be offered at the Cooperative Extension Office, 7 County Road . Three sessions will prepare participants to tutor adults who have reading and other academic goals: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31; and 10 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April […]
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William A. Holmes
BOSTON — William A. Holmes “Bill,” 53, of Hampden, formerly of Farmington, died at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute on March 12, after a courageous two year battle with lymphoma. Bill graduated from Mt. Blue High School in 1976, Farmington, and the University of Maine Orono in 1980. He was employed by the Cianbro Corporation […]
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Starks closer to leaving school district, joining Mt. Blue
FARMINGTON — Directors are a step closer to adding Starks to the Mt. Blue Regional School District. Maine Department of Education Commissioner Steven Bowen has given conditional approval for Starks to secede from RSU 59, which also includes Madison, Athens and Brighton Plantation. On Tuesday night, Superintendent Michael Cormier announced a scheduled public hearing for […]
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Conservation District: Get your bid paddles for auction
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a public auction on Thursday, March 22, at the WG Mallett School off Middle Street. Pick up a bid paddle or register starting at 5:15 p.m. during the viewing period. The auction will commence at 6. The auction is being held to raise […]
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Farmington police rehire state fire investigator as sergeant
FARMINGTON — An investigator for the State Fire Marshal’s Office is returning to the local Police Department. Police Chief Jack Peck got selectmen’s endorsement Tuesday of his decision to hire Edward Hastings IV of Chesterville for the sergeant’s position formerly held by Peter Barton, who retired in December. Hastings will begin Monday working the 4 […]
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Learn to save money at Stretch-A-Dollar Day in Farmington
FARMINGTON — An opportunity to learn how to save money during difficult times will be offered on Stretch-A-Dollar Day. The Western Maine CA$H Coalition will sponsor workshops from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Mt. Blue Middle School. Stretch-A-Dollar Day will feature 15 workshops designed to help individuals and families stretch their […]
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Deputy uninjured, deer dies in collision with cruiser in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A deputy escaped injury Tuesday when the cruiser he was driving collided with a deer on Route 4, about 2 miles north of Town Farm Road, heading toward Strong. Two deer jumped across the road in front of the 2009 Ford Expedition driven by Deputy Christopher Chase, and the cruiser struck one of […]
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Bates’ Gamelan ensemble will perform at UMF
FARMINGTON — Bates College’s Gamelan Degung Ensemble will perform traditional and contemporary music from western Java on Sunday, March 18, at the University of Maine at Farmington. The ensemble will be joined by composer, cellist and UMF Professor of Music Philip Carlsen for the premiere of his “Tango Tanggung” for cello and gamelan. Admission to […]