LURC forum STRATTON — On Thursday, March 1, Greater Franklin Development Corporation in partnership with the Western Mountains Alliance will host a community forum exploring land use and the potential impacts of proposed legislation to reform the Land Use Regulation Commission. The forum will be held at the Eustis Community Building in Stratton from 6 […]
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Man wanted in attempted burglary case arrested in Jay
JAY — Police arrested a Livermore Falls man Tuesday on a warrant charging attempted burglary on Feb. 14 on Lamkin Lane in Farmington, police Chief Larry White Sr. said. Farmington police received a tip that Miguel Cedeno, 21, was in Jay and passed it on to Jay Police Department on Monday, Farmington Detective Marc Bowering […]
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Mt. Blue board discusses student behavior problems
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Regional School District directors heard behavioral specialist Meaghan Swan explain Tuesday night some of the difficulties in working with students who exhibit “challenging behaviors.” Some of those students may have learning disabilities, but others may have behavioral problems that can keep a classroom on edge. Swan works with children one-on-one and […]
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Franklin county taking part in Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County in conjunction with the Maine Huts & Trails is encouraging everyone to take part in the first-ever Great Maine Outdoor Weekend on March 3-4. Participants can choose from two offerings. The first will be a free guided snowshoe walk on Saturday, March 3. Participants should meet […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Virginia Farrington, 41, Chesterville, violation of protection order, Feb. 24, $500 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff Department. * Todd J. Swan, 46, Farmingdale, operating under the influence, Feb. 25, $500 unsecured bail, Wilton Police Department. * Benjamin Platner, 41, South Freeport, operating under the influence, Feb. 26, $350 cash bail, Maine State Police. * […]
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Adult ed offering art classes
WILTON — Mt. Blue RSD Adult & Community Education will offer three art classes with art instructor Barbara Hathaway, Painter of Sunset. Art of Pastels starts Monday, March 5, for four sessions, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Hathaway Art Studio in Wilton. Soft and hard pastels will be used to give an interesting effect that can […]
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Lower bail denied; robbery trial continued to June for Strong man
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice declined Monday to lower bail from $5,000 for a Strong man accused of robbing the Big Apple on Farmington Falls Road on Dec. 21, 2010. Miguel Visuano III, 26, was expected to go on trial Monday but it was continued until June. A jury had been picked on Wednesday. […]
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Masons meeting CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold a stated meeting on Thursday, March 1. There will be a casserole supper at 6:30 p.m. and the Lodge opening at 7:30 p.m. Stories, songs FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church, Main Street, will present the family-friendly “Tantalizing Tale and Treats: A […]
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Police searching for suspect linked to attempted Farmington break-in
FARMINGTON — Police are looking for 21-year-old Miguel Cedeno, who they believe tried to break in to a Lamkin Lane residence at 5:13 a.m. on Feb. 14. There is an arrest warrant for a felony charge of attempted burglary committed, Farmington police said in a news release. Cedeno is accused of breaking a window in […]
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Well done – Marlie Mochamer
BIDDEFORD — Marlie Mochamer, daughter of Bruce and Denise Mochamer of Farmington, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester at the University of New England. A 2011 graduate of Mt. Blue High School, Mochamer is a major in medical biology (pre-physician’s assistant). She is also actively involved in women’s soccer […]