FARMINGTON — Women, Work & Community will offer a three-hour workshop, “Tax Prep for Business Owners,” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Women, Work & Community office, 108 Perham St. Snow date is Feb. 2. The workshop is designed for individuals with business income to report, whether planning to do their own […]
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Two storytelling events planned
FARMINGTON/WILTON — Two storytelling events will be offered in January, one in Farmington and one in Wilton. The Western Maine Storytelling Guild will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the University of Maine at Farmington, Olsen Student Center, conference room 123. The guild, which meets the third Thursday of each month, […]
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Sally Marie Meader
WATERVILLE — Sally Marie Meader, 63, of Waterville passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 10. She was born June 23, 1948, in Farmington, a daughter of Herbert and Agnes (Metcalf) Hall. She attended Farmington schools and earned her GED. For 35 years, she was […]
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Farmington driver involved in crash charged
FARMINGTON — A local driver involved in an accident Monday night was charged by Farmington and Wilton police. Christian Trefethen, 28, went to the Farmington Police station Tuesday to talk with an officer. He was arrested on a probation violation. Wilton police charged Trefethen with theft by unauthorized taking after Farmington arrested him, Police Chief […]
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UMF Art Gallery kicks off New Year with ‘Decor’
FARMINGTON —The UMF Art Gallery will present “Decor,” an exhibit featuring an expansive 30-foot wall drawing by Clint Fulkerson, metal work by Ian Henderson, sculptural installations by Katrazyna Randall and fabric interventions and drawings by Kate Russo. The free exhibit will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. From pristine […]
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Martel School secretary says yes to fiance in front of 300 students
LEWISTON — Martel Elementary School secretary Rebecca Lussier didn’t think anything unusual was happening when she was called to an assembly Monday. She was baffled when asked to sit in a balloon-decorated chair facing the audience. Her puzzlement turned to surprise, then joy, when boyfriend Bill Hensley emerged with a ring, got down on one […]
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Arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Shawn Flaherty, 37, Jay, domestic violence assault, violation of bail warrants, Jan. 9, no bail listed, Jay Police Department. * Christian Trefethen, 28, Farmington, probation violation, Jan. 10, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * R. Raven, 68, Emden, domestic violence […]
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Farmington dance to benefit fuel-oil assistance
FARMINGTON — A Hollywood dress-up dance planned for Feb. 3 to raise funds for fuel oil assistance has raised $1,450 from ticket sales and donations. The dance begins at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Maine at Farmington’s North Dining Hall. More than 15 Franklin County community groups and concerned individuals have already committed financial […]
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Starks voters seek to join RSU 9
FARMINGTON — An effort that could bring Starks into Regional School District 9 moved a step forward this week. On Tuesday, two-thirds of the residents of the Somerset County town voted 164-27 to support withdrawing from RSU 59 based in Madison and join RSU 9. At the RSU 9 board meeting Tuesday night, after learning […]