FARMINGTON — It was a very hot and humid Saturday, but it did not deter these dedicated volunteers from building more boxes for the Franklin County Garden Angel Program sponsored by the Franklin County Cooperative Extension. Volunteers Bob Gramlich and Dan Palmer helped multiple 4-H Club members construct eight boxes to expand the Garden Angel […]
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Industry cancels Saturday fireworks
INDUSTRY — Industry Fire and Rescue has canceled the fireworks planned for Saturday, due to the wet conditions of the field where the event was to be held. They do plan to hold the fireworks show on Labor Day weekend. More details will be available closer to that time. The July 4 annual fundraiser for […]
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Industry fireworks set for Saturday
INDUSTRY — Industry Fire and Rescue will hold its annual fireworks display Saturday, July 6, at Wing’s Field on Route 148 near the Fire Department. An open-air concert featuring two bands will take place before and after the show. The band 43 North opens the show at 5 p.m. After the fireworks, people are welcome […]
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Grant G. Durrell
DAUPHIN, Pa. — Grant G. Durrell, 36, of Dauphin, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 27. He was the loving husband of Emily J. (Beaumont) Durrell. He was born Feb. 20, 1977, in Farmington, the son of Gilbert C. and Constance (Blais) Durrell, Grant grew up along the shores of Clearwater Lake in Industry and […]
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Concerts in the Park to begin OXFORD — Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112 will host four Concerts in the Park starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, with musical trio Lorraine Ouellette on accordion, Gerry Dube on guitar and vocals and Adrian LeClair on mandolin, guitar and vocals. They have played for festivals, nursing homes […]
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Author visit by Tim Caverly JAY — Maine Author, Tim Caverly will present a special program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Jay-Niles Memorial Library. It will be the kick-off for the Tween and Teen Summer Reading Program; however this will be an event that will appeal to all ages. The public is welcome. […]
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RCAM residence open house LEEDS — The Rural Community Action Ministry has recently completed work on its new Senior Residence at 87 Church Hill Road in Leeds. The public is invited to an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Take a tour of the building and learn more about what the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests recently were logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Simeon J. Roberts, 20, Industry, warrant for aggravated assault and burglary, May 4, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. Evan Gordon, 29, Farmington, warrant for theft by unauthorized taking, transfer, May 4, $300 cash bail, court appearance July 10, Maine Warden Service. […]
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Police search for assault suspect
FARMINGTON — Local police are asking the public for help in locating an Industry man wanted in connection with an assault. The assault occurred Tuesday on Perham Street, police said. An arrest warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Simeon Roberts, who is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, burglary and violating conditions of release. Anyone […]
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Free workshop on poultry FARMINGTON — Franklin County Farm Bureau and the Farmington Farmers Union will hold a free Poultry Workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the downstairs room at the Farmington Municipal Building. A representative from Poulin Grain and local poultry grower Mike Turner will lead the meeting. Anyone interested in raising […]