LIVERMORE FALLS — The coordinator of a new buying club in town told selectmen Tuesday she had concerns about comments made at the Feb. 6 selectmen’s meeting. Coordinator Robin Beck of Livermore Falls said she had read about the reaction to the Spruce Mountain Buying Club and Cooperative by a selectman and a resident in […]
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Kingfield 4-H club member honored for volunteer service
FARMINGTON — When Hillary Chase of Kingfield takes part in a 4-H Franklin County Working Steers Club event, tutors at school, or helps younger club members learn to show their animals, she doesn’t think about community service. “It’s about helping,” the Mt. Abram High School senior said. Chase, 17, was recently honored for her “exemplary […]
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Arrest log
* Wayne Labbe, 58, Wilton, driving under the influence, Feb. 20, $1,500 unsecured bail, court appearance April 19, Jay Police Department. * Scott W. Osborne, 41, Industry, violation condition of release, Feb. 20, $1,000 cash bail, court appearance April 5, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Jesse Coffin, 23, Lewiston, probation violation, Feb. 21, no bail […]
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Farmington Ford employees to hold auction for co-worker
FARMINGTON — Employees at Farmington Ford are holding a silent auction for a longtime co-worker battling a life-threatening illness. Chris Luce of Jay has been hospitalized at Maine Medical Center in Portland since early January, Jim White, general manager, said Tuesday. Luce has worked 25 years as parts and warranty clerk at the car dealership […]
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Briefly
Boiled dinner FARMINGTON — A New England boiled dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church. The menu includes vegetables, Irish soda, bread and homemade pies. The cost is $7 per person. All are welcome. Pistol course WILTON — A two-day basic pistol course will […]
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Ash Wednesday service planned in Farmington
FARMINGTON — An Ash Wednesday service, the traditional start of Lent, takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church on Academy Street. All are welcome.
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Food giveaway set for Thursday in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A truckload of food will be given away Thursday at the Care and Share Food Closet in the Fairbanks School Meeting House at 508 Fairbanks Road. The Good Shepherd Food Mobile from Auburn is expected to be there from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 23, food closet co-coordinator Tony McLaughlin said. It will […]
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New Sharon woman pleads to lesser charge in Big Apple case
FARMINGTON — A New Sharon woman pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property in a plea agreement with the state Tuesday. The state dismissed the felony charge of robbery against Marcia Tracy, 28, formerly of Strong, a court clerk, Assistant District Attorney James Andrews and Tracy’s attorney, Walt McKee confirmed. Tracy was accused of driving the […]
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Trial set for man accused of robbing Farmington Big Apple
FARMINGTON — A Strong man is scheduled to go on trial at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in the case of an armed robbery at the Big Apple in December 2010. Miguel Visuano III, 26, was indicted in May 2011 on a felony charge of robbery. He is accused of going into the Big Apple […]
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Dr. Norton gains Board certification
FARMINGTON — Dr. Troy Norton of Farmington was one of the first optometrists in the nation to become board certified by the American Board of Optometry. Norton passed the ABO’s examination, administered in November-December of 2011. To attain the certification, Norton completed an accredited residency or a series of rigorous post-graduate activities. He passed a […]