FARMINGTON — The Farmington Seed Savers Group has announced the winter program, which opened Jan. 19 with the topic of “Growing Sweet Corn, Flour Corn, Popcorn and Saving Seeds in Franklin County.” Speakers were Pamela Prodan and Conrad Heeschen, Wilton, and Dave Kidd, West Freeman. The Medomak Valley Heirloom Seed Project will be explained by […]
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Terry L. Dubay
INDUSTRY — Terry L. Dubay, 65, of Industry, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Jan. 7. He was born March 6, 1947, in Farmington, a son of Lowell and Esther (Harris) Dubay. He attended local schools and went on to earn an associate degree in machine tool technology, with the highest scholastic standing in […]
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Massachusetts man pleads not guilty to Farmington murder
FARMINGTON — A Massachusetts man pleaded not guilty Friday to killing an 81-year-old Farmington woman in June 2011. Juan Contreras, 27, of Waltham, appeared in Franklin County Superior Court to answer the charge of murder. He continues to be held without bail in Somerset County Jail in Madison, where he was taken after his arrest […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
New outdoor club forming in Western Maine
FARMINGTON — A new Western Maine Outdoor Club is taking shape in Franklin County and is looking for members. Activities could span four seasons and include hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, snowshoeing, back-country skiing, The first meeting will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the University of Maine at Farmington’s […]
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Wilton program provides food totes for schoolchildren
WILTON — Filling one cloth tote at a time, two local churches have responded to concerns about schoolchildren going without food at home. A new program, Teresa’s Totes, began last fall for a small, local school where the need is high for subsidized or reduced lunches. Members of Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in Farmington and […]
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UMF campus adopts tobacco-free policy
FARMINGTON — When students return to the University of Maine at Farmington campus this week, they’ll find that a new tobacco-free policy aimed at promoting health and wellness began this month. “UMF is committed to promoting a healthy environment for our students, faculty, staff and community,” UMF President Theodora J. Kalikow said. “This new policy […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Joshua Hiscock, 28, Jay, warrant unpaid fine/fees, Jan. 17, $460 cash bail, Jay Police Department. * Tristan Ridlon, 26, Vienna, warrant unpaid fine/fees, Jan. 17, $165 cash bail, Jay Police Department.
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Commissioners extend architect firm’s contract
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to extend a contract with Smith Reuter Lull Architects to prepare conceptual plans and a budget, among other needs required to take a proposed new dispatch building to referendum. The project is estimated to cost $629,000 for a stand-alone building on county land where the jail is on […]
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String, bluegrass bands will give benefit concert
FARMINGTON — The Maranacook String Band, whose debut CD, “Bear In The Barn,” was released in November, will give two benefit concerts the weekend of Jan. 28-29. The string band will team up with the Back Porch Bluegrass Band for a concert Saturday, Jan. 28, at the University of Maine at Farmington. The 7 p.m. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Thomas Masselli, 46, Falmouth, operating after suspension, Jan. 16, $1,500 unsecured bail, Farmington Police Department. * Angela Green, 30, Strong, warrant unpaid fine/fee, Jan. 16, $200 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff Department. * Michael S. Doiron, 23, Jay, domestic assault, Jan. […]