FARMINGTON — A state fire investigator charged a Wilton man on Monday in reporting a vehicle stolen in July 2009. It was found burned days later off the Ridge Road on the Chesterville, Fayette line and insurance money was collected, the investigator said Tuesday. Jesse Herrin, 24, was arrested on charges of arson, theft by […]
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County panels endorse new dispatch building, vote on hold
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Budget and Building committees have endorsed a proposed new dispatch center and would like county commissioners to send it to voters for a June referendum. The committees will have to wait another two weeks before commissioners give them the answer. First, commissioners agreed Tuesday to give another architectural firm a chance […]
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College basketball: Huskies bag Beavers
FARMINGTON — For much of the first half Tuesday night, Karl Henrikson was a bit perplexed by his team’s defensive effort. Thus far, his University of Southern Maine men’s basketball team had played pretty solid defense and a pretty good record was the result. In Farmington Tuesday night, that wasn’t the case early on. “This […]
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Chamber hopes to help more families in food drive
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has set its sights on providing a holiday meal to 130 Franklin County families this December. Last year, with support of area businesses, individuals and volunteers, the program helped more than 100 families. “Many of the baskets will be distributed countywide through our local food pantries, and […]
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Briefly
Fill the cupboard JAY — A Fill the Cupboard Food Drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Dec. 9 to 11, at Jay Plaza. Donations will go to the Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard. Needed the most are nonperishable foods items and money. Checks must be made out to the […]
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Police officer unhurt, cruiser damaged
FARMINGTON — A Farmington police cruiser slid on black ice and hit the guardrail of the bridge over Temple Stream on Saturday night, Franklin County Sheriff Deputy Christopher Chase said Monday. Farmington officer Wayne Drake, 30, of Farmington was headed east on Wilton Road when he spotted a speeding vehicle going in the opposite direction, […]
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Wrapping for college education
Alice L. Hinkley knew the importance of education. Having only gone as far as a few months of ninth grade in the Carthage area where she grew up, she wanted to see all of her seven children at least finish high school. But she really wanted them to go to college. “She realized it was […]
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Marius J. Sevigny
FARMINGTON — Marius Joseph Sevigny, 76, of Farmington, died suddenly of natural causes at his home on the morning of Saturday, Dec.3. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend of many and his loss will be deeply felt. He was born in Lac Megantic, Quebec, Canada, on Aug. 25, 1935, into a large […]
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Daniel P. Calnan
CALNAN — Daniel P., of Quincy, Mass. and Farmington, suddenly died Dec. 3. Beloved son of Richard M., retired B.P.D, and Donna M. Butler Calnan, loving brother of Christine M., her husband, Nick Xayavong of West Bridgewater, and Caitlin M. Calnan of Quincy. Dear uncle of Ava L., Eoin J. and Sophia M. Devoted owner […]