FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: James Lundy, 45, Weld, unlawful sexual contact, domestic violence assault, March 2, $500 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff Department. Brandy Spear, 26, Peabody, Mass., warrant failure to appear, no bail listed as of March 5, Franklin County Sheriff Department. Mark Pelcham, 21, […]
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Man charged in Farmington crash
FARMINGTON — A local man faces charges after police say he left the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Temple Road Monday afternoon. Police and firefighters responded to a report of an accident at about 3 p.m. A sport utility vehicle had struck an anchor pole to a utility pole but no one was around […]
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Thomas College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — The following area students were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the fall 2011 semester: Shayne Kemp of Industry, Brenda Hiscock of Jay, Kelsea Adams of New Sharon, Loretta Crockett of Strong, Jenna LaRock of Strong, Derek Dalrymple of West Farmington, Danielle Welch of West Farmington, Jacob Hartford of Wilton […]
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Lobsterman finds a niche in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Days start at 4:30 a.m. for Rockland lobsterman Steve Reynolds. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a day when he’s heading out on his boat to fish or stocking his truck to bring fresh seafood to Farmington or Skowhegan. But he wouldn’t change it. There’s nothing better, he said Friday in between waiting on […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: Dennis Stewart, 42, Augusta, warrant failure to appear, Feb. 29, no bail listed as of March 2, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Derek L. Bean, 24, Kingfield, warrant unpaid fines/fees, Feb. 29, $100 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Mark Cosenza, 60, Phillips, […]
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Western Maine briefs
Free tax prep MEXICO — Oxford County Ca$h Coalition is sponsoring free tax preparation at Region 9 Adult Education until the end of March. This program is for families with less than $50,000 in income who need help filing their taxes. All volunteer preparers have been trained by the IRS and will complete taxes for […]
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Canadian, Maine police exchange to be held this week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and Quebec Provincial Police stationed at Lac Megantic are taking part in an officer-exchange program that will begin Monday. Quebec Provincial Police officer Pierre Gagnon was expected to arrive in Farmington on Sunday, Franklin County Sheriff Lt. Niles Yeaton said Friday. Last year, members of each law enforcement agency […]
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Trash compactor catches fire at Franklin Printing
FARMINGTON — A contractor and maintenance crew at Franklin Printing on the Wilton Road discovered a fire in the motor of the trash compactor located on the west side of the building about noon on Sunday. Farmington Deputy Fire Chief Clyde Ross said the fire was reported 11:58 a.m. Sunday. About 20 firefighters responded to […]
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Abbie Ellen Hoar
FARMINGTON — Abbie Ellen Hoar, 96, died on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Sandy River Center for Health Care, where she had resided for the past five years. She was born Dec. 2, 1915, in Harpswell, the daughter of Frank and Carrie White Marden. She was educated in the schools of Phillips and Madrid. She […]
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Gold LEAF kicks off spring term
FARMINGTON – The Gold LEAF Institute Senior College will introduce the spring term of classes on Monday, March 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center, North Dining Hall, 111 South St. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The […]