FRYEBURG — Franklin County was well represented at Fryeburg Fair. Richard Marble of Farmington was kept busy selling Hotties from his food truck on the midway. The shepherd’s pie “hot pocket” style offering was a popular pick. Susun Terese owner of Minikins, a Farmington store, was seen replenishing a large display of her Polarfleece winter apparel […]
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Sheriff Nichols invited to White House Conference
FARMINGTON — Last week Sheriff Scott Nichols received an invitation for himself and a guest to visit the White House. Nichols said he has no idea how he was selected, but it was a pleasant surprise. “I am honored to receive the invitation. The event is put on by the White House office of Intergovernmental Affairs […]
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Foes of CMP power line gear up for protest in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — A group opposed to the 145-mile transmission line proposed by Central Maine Power Co. through parts of rural Somerset County plan to deliver their concerns to county commissioners at their regular meeting Wednesday. The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the commissioners’ room in the courthouse on High Street. Sandi Howard, administrator […]
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Jay remembers those who never came home
JAY — Prisoners of war and those still missing in action were remembered Friday night at the POW/MIA Remembrance Bridge Monument of all Wars near Riley Road and Route 4. It was the 28th Annual POW/MIA Day recognition in Jay. Members of the Franklin and Oxford County Chapters of United Bikers of Maine travelled 18 miles […]
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Outdoor worship service held at Kineowatha Park
WILTON — United Church of Christ Churches from Franklin and Kennebec Counties held an outdoor worship service Sunday afternoon at Kineowatha Park. In 2015 and 2016, the Franklin County Association held outdoor worship services at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington. Members of the Kennebec Association attended the 2016 service prior to merging into the Living Water Association. […]
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Jay POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony
Members of United Bikers of Maine ride to the 28th annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony Friday evening in Jay. They, along with veterans and community members marked the 28th annual event at the POW/MIA Remembrance Bridge Monument of all Wars. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) United Bikers of Maine members, veterans and community members attend the 28th […]
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Face Time: Carold Folsom handling emergencies in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Carold “CL” Folsom of Salem Township grew up in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth Academy in 1986. When things didn’t go as initially planned to go into law enforcement, he entered the social service field after he met his wife Julie. The couple will be married 25 years on Monday, Sept. 17. “We […]
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Opponents of power line project rallying today in Augusta
Opponents of a 145-mile transmission line project through western Maine are planning to rally Friday outside a Department of Environmental Protection building in Augusta as the review process intensifies for the New England Clean Energy Connect. “This is still part of the process where we want to build awareness and create a consensus,” said Sandra […]
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Police investigate rash of burglaries in Carthage, Weld
FARMINGTON — Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of burglaries in the Carthage-Weld area that began in May and continued until mid-August, according to Lt. Detective David St. Laurent. Deputies are working with state, Mexico and Rumford police to determine if there is a link to several burglaries that occurred in Mexico over […]
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Franklin commissioners want to know how nonprofit will use money
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners are seeking an explanation from an area nonprofit for how the group will use county money budgeted for its organization before handing over the money. At a meeting Tuesday, the commission voted unanimously to send a letter to Western Maine Community Action, a Wilton-based nonprofit that specializes in helping low- […]