Resource Depot names officers FARMINGTON — Everyone’s Resource Depot held its annual meeting of directors on Feb. 2. Officers were elected for 2013 as follows: chairman, Bill Reid of New Sharon; treasurer, Maggie Griswold of Farmington, and secretary, Maria James of Industry. Everyone’s Resource Depot is a private, nonprofit organization which collects reusable materials from […]
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Genealogy group to meet Feb. 9 FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Valley Chapter, Maine Genealogical Society, will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Farmington Public Library. Nancy Porter will talk about diaries and daybooks that were kept by some of the very early residents of Farmington. The information found in them maybe […]
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Felon caught with multiple firearms sentenced
BANGOR — U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II sentenced an Industry man to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a Department of Justice press release, Paul J. Brackett, 40, of Industry pleaded guilty Sept. 18 to felony firearms charges. The […]
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Sons of Italy meet at lodge RUMFORD — The Gorizia Lodge 467 of the Sons of Italy will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. at the hall in Smithcrossing. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. Meetings have moved back to the lodge at the request of members. Cary […]
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Jay teens, robot tackle disk-tossing task
JAY — Almost two hours into their design meeting Thursday night, Dan Lemieux’s Spruce Mountain High School robotics team launched its first Frisbee. True, it didn’t go very far and the launcher wasn’t much to look at. It was an early prototype made of pine doorstops, a piece of aluminum, plywood and a small motor-driven […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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Maine winter: Staying warm, being neighborly
Every other Thursday in Industry, there is a celebration of community hosted by the Industry Community Kitchen. Kitchen volunteers organize these gatherings, including free noon meals, games and conversation, to provide some neighborly warmth and nourishing food to their neighbors. The gatherings started in November and more are scheduled for the Thursdays of Jan. 17 […]
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Industry Community Kitchen offers free meal and social events
INDUSTRY — The long, cold days of winter are a little brighter here lately as people gather for a community social every other Thursday at the Town Hall. The event includes a free meal, conversation, games and activities. There’s even Wi-Fi capability offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dates for the gatherings are Jan. […]
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Community social in Industry INDUSTRY — The Industry Community Kitchen event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 3 and 17, at Industry Town Hall. The community social will offer warming, a free lunch and assorted activities. Wifi is available. Open to all ages including families. For more information call 578-2297. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Dennis Stewart, 43, Oakland, warrant for violation condition of release, Dec. 20, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Geary Walker, 60, Middleborough, Mass., warrant for violation condition of release, criminal mischief, Dec. 21, no bail listed, Maine State Police. Jessica Harris, […]