DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know if you know anything about the high-flying silent planes that fly back and forth across a blue sky leaving trails of who knows what that do not dissipate like the regular jet trails. A couple of weeks ago they few back and forth all day, leaving a […]
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Grand expansion: Brownfield cereal company grows
BROWNFIELD — They pride themselves on being all-organic. Sustainable. A different sort of granola. “We’re not that sweet,” said Aaron Anker. “As people, maybe,” cautioned a wry Nat Peirce. Anker, chief granola officer, and Peirce, head honcho, lead GrandyOats, best-known for its Classic Granola made from a 32-year-old western Maine recipe. It’s handmade and hand-mixed […]
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$1M budget proposed for Franklin County unorganized territories
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners set Tuesday, Dec. 20, for a public hearing on a proposed $1 million budget to cover the unorganized territory in Franklin County from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. The hearing is scheduled for the next commission meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. at the commissioners office at the […]
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Cards for soldiers BETHESDA, Md. — Send a wounded soldier a Christmas card. When filling out Christmas cards this year, take one card, or more, and send to: A Recovering American Soldier, c/o Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Md., 20889-5600. This is a small way to say thank you to […]
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Census survey shows snapshot of life in Maine towns
Life isn’t so rosy if you’re a Rumford resident: Your commute is longer, your job pays less and that family next door is a lot more likely to be living in poverty. Call Lewiston home? If you’re 60 or older, there’s about a 50-50 chance you speak French or some other foreign language (but it’s probably […]
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Dispatchers to work 12-hour shifts
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday to authorize Director of Dispatch Raymond Meldrum to sign a new work schedule for dispatchers. The new schedule will require full-time dispatchers to work 12-hour shifts rather than a mix of different hours. Meldrum had not signed the agreement because the contract is between commissioners and the […]
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RSU 73 to consider regional adult, community education partnership
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 directors will consider entering into an adult and community education partnership on Thursday with Mt. Blue’s RSU 9 in the Farmington area and RSU 52 in Turner area. RSU 73 in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls is currently partners with RSU 52, Superintendent Bob Wall said. The school […]
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Trucker will not be charged in Farmington fatality
FARMINGTON — No criminal charges will be filed against a Maine truck driver in connection with a crash that killed a 12-year-old Connecticut girl. Franklin County prosecutor James Andrews told the Morning Sentinel his office reviewed the police investigation of the Aug. 17 crash in Farmington and determined there was not enough evidence to bring […]
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Church hosting carol sing, music benefit
FARMINGTON — The Old South Church sanctuary will host the second annual Christmas Carol Sing and Music Benefit on Sunday, Dec. 11, beginning at 3 p.m. A free-will offering will be accepted at the door to help support the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry Fuel Assistance Fund. This year the need is great with a cold […]
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Free luncheon FARMINGTON — A free monthly community luncheon will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. The menu includes macaroni and cheese with ham, green beans, rolls and gingerbread. For delivery service in the Farmington area, call 778-0424 during the week or […]