FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice sentenced a former Phillips man Tuesday to serve three years of a 10-year sentence for sexually abusing two girls under age 14. Michael Harriman, 28, will serve the sentence after he completes the four years he is serving for a probation violation in an Androscoggin County case. Harriman pleaded […]
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Franklin County election recap
COUNTY — Town clerks throughout the county noted a steady showing of voters at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6 for the 2018 midterm election and referendum. Wilton Town Clerk Diane Dunham at 12:30 p.m. said voting had been steady, one right after the other. “We had an incredible amount of voters registering at the polls,” […]
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Prodan wins second term as Franklin County treasurer
FARMINGTON — Pam Prodan, a Democrat from Wilton, won a second four-year term Tuesday as the Franklin County treasurer. She beat Quenten Clark Jr., a Republican from Farmington by an unofficial vote of 7,131 to 6,580. Prodan is a former private practice lawyer from Wilton and has served as county treasurer for the past four years. […]
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Weld lawyer takes Franklin County judge of probate contest
FARMINGTON — Voters in Franklin County elected Margot Joly of Weld on Tuesday to be the new Franklin County treasurer over opponent Ron Aseltine of Wilton. The unofficial results are 6,871 to 6,381. Joly will begin her four-year term on Jan. 1, 2019. She will replace Probate Judge Richard Morton of Farmington, who is retiring on Dec. 31 after serving the county for […]
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Early results show Prodan ahead in Franklin County treasurer race
FARMINGTON — Partial voting results Tuesday night showed Democrat Pam Prodan ahead of Republican Quenten Clark Jr. in the race for Franklin County treasurer. Prodan was leading 6,138 to 5,083. Chesterville, Coplin Plantation, Farmington, Industry, Jay, New Sharon, Kingfield, Sandy River Plantation, Strong, Temple and Wilton reported results as of 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday. Prodan, a former private practice lawyer from Wilton, […]
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Joly elected Franklin County probate judge
FARMINGTON — Voters in Franklin County elected Margot Joly of Weld on Tuesday to be the new Franklin County probate judge. She received 6,871 votes to 6,381 for Ron Aseltine of Wilton. Joly will take office Jan. 1, 2019, replacing Richard Morton of Farmington, who is retiring Dec. 31 after 35 years with the […]
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Physical activity, access to care, mental health top concerns for County
by Rachel Ohm Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON — Physical activity, access to health care and environmental conditions are among the top priorities when it comes to the health of Franklin County residents, a group of community members and stakeholders recently found. Substance use and mental health are also important priorities, the group found during a forum at […]
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Election Day information
REGION — On Tuesday, Nov. 6 Franklin County voters will head to the polls for General and Referendum elections. Ballots across the state will be cast for a Governor, a Congressional District 2 representative to the United States House of Representatives, and a U.S. Senator. In Franklin County, voters will decide on a Judge of […]
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Flash mob promotes breast cancer awareness
Members of the Witchy Women of Franklin County, partnered with Healthy Community Coalition in Farmington, do a flash mob down Broadway on Wednesday. They stopped at several businesses to promote education and the importance of breast cancer awareness and mammograms. Leading the group are Karen Garland-Kidder, left, and Sabrina LoPizzo. Janis Walker, program manager of […]
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Community input vital to cultural planning
WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]