Art, ornaments display FARMINGTON — Celebration of Christmas on Front Street will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Washburn Johnson Gallery. The work of fiber artist, Mary McFarlane, and the Christmas ornaments of Janalee Welch will be featured. The opening […]
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After Farmington tragedy, experts say more can be done to prevent PTSD-triggered violence
LEWISTON — Bruce Morris, an Iraq War combat veteran with 21 years in the Maine National Guard, is a little on edge these days. So are dozens of his brothers and sisters in arms as they ponder the circumstances that led to the death of Justin Crowley-Smilek, who was shot by a police officer last […]
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Western Mountains Alliance to discuss future of Unorganized Territories
FARMINGTON — Western Mountains Alliance’s annual meeting will feature a discussion on the future of planning oversight in the Unorganized Territories of Western Maine. It will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, at the University of Maine at Farmington. Department of Conservation Commissioner William Beardsley, Land Use Regulation Commission Director Catherine Carroll, county commissioners and a […]
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Workshop promotes knowledge of things to do in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — A workshop to help answer tourists’ questions on what Franklin County has to offer for fun activities will be presented at three locations this month. What’s There To Do Around Here, Anyway? is to help those who meet and greet people. The workshop will be presented by Susan Atwood of Wilson Lake Inn […]
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Three face charges in kidnapping case in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Three people are charged with kidnapping a woman and holding her at gunpoint Wednesday, saying her friend sold them fake drugs, Farmington police Detective Marc Bowering said Friday. Dahlon Campbell, 22, of Jay, and Shane Webber, 25, of New Vineyard were arrested Thursday on charges of felony kidnapping, criminal threatening and violating conditions […]
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Emergency Dept. renovations get boost from gift
FARMINGTON — After months of planning, renovations in the Emergency Department at Franklin Memorial Hospital are underway with completion expected in mid-January. A recent generous undisclosed donation by Richard and Judith Bjorn of Farmington will go toward the renovations. “On behalf of Franklin Memorial Hospital and our board of directors, I would like to thank […]
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Craft fair, luncheon FARMINGTON — A Holiday craft fair and luncheon will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. There will be two floors of crafts and a large luncheon menu. The event is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28.
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Mt. Blue Middle School LEGO League 2010 state winners gear up for next tournament
FARMINGTON — Learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be fun when it’s done as a team and uses robots made of LEGOs, say members of this year’s LEGO League team from Mt. Blue Middle School. That is what keeps the interest high for these eight youngsters. Last year, the team took first place […]
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Drug search policy at Mt. Blue High School aired
FARMINGTON — An Regional School Unit 9 board member said the district’s policy allowing random, unannounced drug dog “sniff” searches at Mt. Blue High School needs to be used more to combat illegal drugs. But school administrators say the problem is under control and instituting sniff searches would lower morale and create an environment of […]