LEWISTON — An initiative aimed at boosting federal funding to fight homelessness in the area by seeking out uncounted homeless people in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties is having trouble rounding up enough volunteers willing to help. About 17 people in Androscoggin County have signed on to help with the Jan. 30 count, simultaneously being […]
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Nichols ready to take over as sheriff
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Sheriff-elect Scott Nichols Sr. became intrigued with law enforcement while he was in school. In the 1970s a Maine State Police trooper came to a school he was attending in Turner to drop off career information to a guidance counselor. At the time, Nichols said he was too afraid to talk […]
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Franklin County road work reserve gets boost
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners approved an appropriations budget of $1.38 million for the Unorganized Territory and a tax assessment of $1.25 million. The budget covers 2013-14. Commissioners added $300,000 to the paving reserve, which covers paving and major road work, to the $150,000 initially proposed by the road agent. That will give the county […]
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Sheriff recognizes deputy chief for 35 years of dedication to Franklin County
FARMINGTON – Sheriff Dennis Pike surprised Chief Deputy Raymond Meldrum on Tuesday with a plaque recognizing for his 35 years of dedication to the people of Franklin County. Pike presented the plaque during the county commissioners meeting. Meldrum has served as chief deputy under Pike for 12 years. “It was probably one of the better […]
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Ski Museum plans open house KINGFIELD — A open house will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Ski Museum of Maine, 256 Maine St. Free admission, all invited. Refreshments will be served. Enjoy a holiday beverage, visit the exhibits and chat with friends and share personal ski history stories. […]
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County courthouse to close at noon Christmas Eve
FARMINGTON — County commissioners approved closing the Franklin County Courthouse and operations there at noon Monday, Dec. 24. The courthouse and county government operations will hold regular hours Monday, Dec. 31. Offices will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. [email protected]
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Wilton company low bidder on county dispatch center
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners opened 15 bids Tuesday afternoon from contractors seeking to build the county’s new dispatch communications center. The low bidder was Taylor Made Homes Inc. of Wilton at $498,900. The other bids ranged from $541,619 from S.J. Wood Construction Co. of Winthrop to $712,592 from J.M. Brown General Contractors of Hermon. […]
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County road work estimates more than $1 million
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners continued a public hearing Tuesday to Dec. 18 on the proposed $1.06 million unorganized territory budget for 2013-14. They want to wait until a road management survey is done to see what the county faces in road improvements. Road Agent Jerry Haines is requesting $150,000 for the paving reserve, $50,000 […]
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Man accused in domestic violence case
CHESTERVILLE — A local man was arrested on a domestic violence assault charge in relation to minor children, Franklin County Sheriff Lt. Niles Yeaton said Monday. Brett A. Roberts, 48, of Chesterville was arrested on the domestic charge and on a charge of refusing to submit to arrest on Wednesday. A child called 911 to […]