FARMINGTON — A Livermore man accused of going to the Farmington police station with 14 grams of cocaine in his shoes was one of 38 people indicted by a grand jury on Friday. William Tardif, 42, of 202 Fish Meadow Road, was indicted on a felony charge of aggravated trafficking in cocaine. A conviction on […]
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Hazardous waste collections scheduled
LEWISTON — Residents in Franklin County will be able to dispose of their toxic and hazardous wastes in early September at free one-day collections around the county. On Friday, Sept. 10, a collection will be held at the Kingfield Transfer Station, from 8 a.m. to noon, for Kingfield, New Portland and Phillips residents. On Saturday, […]
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Chesterville man charged in stabbing
CHESTERVILLE — A local man was arrested early Monday after he was accused of stabbing a Livermore Falls man twice during an altercation late Sunday, Franklin County Sheriff’s Lt. Niles Yeaton said. Deputy Christopher Chase arrested Michael Meader, 62, of Chesterville on a charge of aggravated assault, Yeaton said Tuesday. Meader posted $500 cash bail […]
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Cost of Wilton study would be paid with $10,000 CDBG planning grant
WILTON — Wilton would benefit from a economic development study of downtown that would suggest ways it could better attract visitors and boost business, according to the application to the state for a $10,000 planning grant. Voters at a special town meeting Tuesday will be asked to approve the grant application to the Maine Department […]
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Landowners can apply for wildlife program
FARMINGTON — Landowners, including nonagricultural and forestry landowners, who would like technical and financial assistance in developing, improving or managing wildlife habitat or restoring natural ecosystems, are encouraged to apply for the federal Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program, administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The voluntary program encourages establishment of high quality wildlife habitats […]
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Franklin Chamber Welcome Guide is ready
NEW CHAMBER WELCOME GUIDE UNVEILED The latest Chamber Guide was unveiled by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at the monthly Business After Hours held recently at the Comfort Inn in Wilton. At left is Lorna Nichols, executive director of the Franklin County Chamber and, standing at right, is photographer Steve Mitman of Strong, whose […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: James D. Hobert, 42, Farmington, gross sexual assault, July 28, $1,000 cash bail, court appearance Sept. 24, Farmington Police Department. Ryan Snell, 36, New Vineyard, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, July 29, $200 cash, court appearance Oct. 15, Franklin County Sheriff’s […]
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Relay For Life of Franklin County will open with Survivor Lap on June 4
FARMINGTON — Relay For Life of Franklin County will be held Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5, at Mt. Blue High School. The community event will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, June 4, with a special Survivors Lap, honoring those who have defeated cancer. Survivors will join together to take Relay’s opening lap […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: • Chad Smith, 37, Phillips, warrant unpaid fines/fees, June 22, $590 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. • Dylan Couturier, 19, Livermore, possession of scheduled drugs, violation of condition of release, June 23, no bail set as of June 25, Farmington Police […]
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Franklin County commissioners get update on jail progress
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners agreed Tuesday to enter into a new one-year contract with Maine Pretrial Services for $69,000. The agency has an office at the Franklin County Detention Center and has been providing services for several years. The contract is effective July 1. Commissioners also learned about upgrades and modifications at the jail, and […]