Haiku poetry contest for kids FARMINGTON — The Arts Institute of Western Maine is sponsoring a haiku poetry contest for children in RSD 9, (including home-schooled children), grades K-6, as part of a kick-off event for Chester Greenwood Day. The theme/title for the poem should simply be “Earmuffs.” The top 12 entrees will be awarded […]
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Convicted murder sentenced to time served for compact violation
FARMINGTON — A New Hampshire man convicted of murder in that state in 1984 was found guilty Wednesday of violating an interstate compact for adult supervision. Barry Brown, 50, of Raymond, N.H., was sentenced to 50 days in jail and given credit for the time he served since his arrest on Aug. 21 in Chesterville, […]
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Commissioners approve battery backup for dispatch center
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to spend $16,749 to buy a battery backup system from Schneider Electric of Massachusetts and have it installed at the new dispatch center. Peter Smith, director of Somerset County Technical Services, told commissioners that the system will keep dispatch computers and other equipment online if the power goes […]
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Police receive tips on theft suspect
FARMINGTON — Several people called Farmington police Thursday morning to identify a woman suspected of stealing a donation container for the Franklin County Animal Shelter from a store. A video surveillance picture of the woman was published in the Sun Journal on Thursday and in other media outlets. All of the people gave the same […]
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Fundraiser benefits people with intellectual, developmental disabilities
FARMINGTON — At their annual fundraising event, Life Enrichment Advancing People, supported by many committed local businesses and individuals, raised $7275 for citizens of west-central Maine with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Many people have less than $100 per month to spend on certain necessities and recreation,” said LEAP’s executive director, Darryl Wood. “Much of the […]
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Creative writing camp: Students build world, characters over summer
RUMFORD — A common topic of conversation during the first few weeks of school is “what did you do over the summer?” Some students travel. Other students work. Some hang out with friends. A handful created their own world. Mountain Valley High School sophomores Alanna McGinty and Ronnie Russell and senior Travis Ford joined forces […]
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Surveying of East Madrid Road to go out to bid
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners are seeking bids to get a section of the East Madrid Road in Madrid Township surveyed to settle a dispute with a landowner. The panel voted to put a request for bids out Tuesday. Clerk Julie Magoon said she was working on the bid specifications Wednesday and planned to visit […]
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Mt. Blue field hockey teammates heading for national competition
FARMINGTON — About 40 days from now, two Mt. Blue High School students will travel to Florida to compete in games at the National Hockey Festival in West Palm Beach over Thanksgiving weekend. Rileigh Blanchet, a senior goalkeeper from Farmington, and Victoria Newbill, a junior center-forward from Wilton, play on the Mt. Blue field hockey […]
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Masonic open house, supper LIVERMORE — Oriental Star Masonic Lodge will hold an open house from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at its lodge at 65 Church St. The last public supper of the season will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Arts and Crafts group meets Oct. 22 FARMINGTON — The […]
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Farmington woman accused of stealing box full of tools
FARMINGTON — A local woman was charged Monday with stealing a toolbox and tools from a garage on Knowlton Corner Road and selling them at a downtown pawnshop. Officer Darin Gilbert arrested Kira A. Simot, 27, of Farmington on charges of burglary, theft and violation of conditions of release, Farmington police secretary Bonnie Pomeroy said. […]