FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Dillan Hatch, 19, Wilton, two counts of violation condition of release, Jan. 26, no bail listed as of Jan. 30, Wilton Police Department. * Janie Mullins, 20, Augusta, warrant – failure to appear, Jan. 26, no bail listed as of Jan. […]
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University of New Haven dean’s list
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — The following students were named to the dean’s list at the University of New Haven for the fall 2011 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible. Lisbon: Nicole Faherty South Paris: Lindsey Matthews Farmington: Hannah Allen, Emily Deane
Public hearing on veterans treatment court set for Tuesday
AUGUSTA — While proposed legislation aimed at helping veterans through the creation of a veterans treatment court has already gained tremendous support, state Rep. Maeghan Maloney, D-Augusta, has reached out to veterans and others in hopes many will attend Tuesday’s public hearing on the bill. The hearing is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, […]
Free tax preparation offered by Western Maine CA$H Coalition
FARMINGTON — Free tax preparation in greater Franklin County has started, although Friday’s Western Maine CA$H Coalition kickoff was canceled due to inclement weather. A service now celebrating its 10th anniversary, WMCC provides free tax preparation and resources to help families of low to moderate income find ways to save and make the most of […]
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Country music SALEM — A+E’s Hill Country Music will return to the Salem Community Building for their February show at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. Homemade refreshments will be on sale and a donation box will be at the door. Hosted by the Salem Pine Tree Club. Seeds at home Jay — University of Maine […]
Franklin Memorial Hospital mum as state EMS ramps up investigation into ambulance service
FARMINGTON — A spokeswoman for Franklin Memorial Hospital declined comment Friday after Maine Emergency Services confirmed it had launched a formal investigation into allegations made by the widow of David Morse, who died earlier this month following a skiing accident at Sugarloaf Mountain. Dana Morse of Nova Scotia voiced her complaints to a Canadian newspaper […]
Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Tiffany Sawyer, 24, Farmington, domestic violence assault, Jan. 23, $1,500 unsecured, court appearance Feb. 9, Farmington Police Department. Jamie Kelley, 35, Stratton, domestic violence assault, Jan. 25, $100 cash bail, court appearance Feb. 23, Maine State Police.
RSU 9 board learns about dividends from elementary early release days
FARMINGTON — For 14 Wednesdays this school year, elementary students in Mt. Blue Regional School District are being released at midday. The practice gives teachers time to meet in small groups and share ideas, discuss activities, work on improving literacy and math skills for struggling students, and prepare for new state learning standards that go […]
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FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Stephanie Marcotte, Farmington, as new assistant to the executive director. “I am very excited to be joining the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. I was brought up in Farmington and am a local through and through,” noted Marcotte. “I graduated from Mt. Blue and attended […]
CA$H Coalition ready to help with tax filings
FARMINGTON — The Western Maine CA$H Coalition (WMCC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary of annual tax preparation this year. The kick-off will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at Bangor Savings Bank, Main Street. Free food will be available while coalition representatives, legislators and community members talk about the positive impact […]