SKOWHEGAN, Maine — A trial that has been 32 years in the making will begin next week. The trial of Jay Mercier, 56, of Industry will begin on Thursday in Somerset County Superior Court. Jury selection will be on Wednesday. Mercier pleaded not guilty on Oct. 6, 2011. Mercier is charged with murder in connection […]
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Extension group to meet INDUSTRY — The Industry Extension will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Shorey Chapel. The topic will be program planning. Everyone is invited. For more information contact Barbara Titcomb at 778-6780. Thomas College visits schools WATERVILLE — A representative from Thomas College will visit the following schools: Mountain Valley High […]
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Jacob J. Chick
INDUSTRY — Jacob J. Chick, 21, of Industry, passed away suddenly from a tragic accident on Saturday, Aug. 25. He was born to Maria and Buba Stevens, Aug. 23, 1991. Jacob lived in Industry his entire life. His childhood was filled with camping, fishing, and hunting with his family. He loved camping, four-wheeling, fishing, playing […]
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Industry man dies after falling from tree
INDUSTRY — Police say an Industry man fell to his death Saturday night after climbing a tree during his birthday celebration. Jacob Chick, 21, climbed the tree and fell about 60 feet around 9:30 p.m. during a gathering at his home on the West Mills Road. He died from the fall, Lt. Niles Yeaton of […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Jammie Cote, 28, Farmington, domestic violence assault, Aug. 3, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kenneth Littlefield, 56, Chesterville, domestic violence assault, criminal threatening, Aug. 3, $250 cash bail, court appearance Aug. 23, Maine State Police. * Michael Dellarma, 24, Wilton, driving under the influence/drugs, Aug. 4, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Sept. […]
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Husson University dean’s list
BANGOR — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Husson University for the spring semester 2012. Auburn: Christie L. Bernier, Renee A. Dufresne-Dixon, Stephen P. Knowlton, Danielle McConnell, Erin Soule, Derek Swan and Cassandra Webster. Bethel: Andrew Whitney. Bridgton: Sierra Leonard. Casco: Joshua Russell. Chesterville: Cody Allen, Matthew Archer and Heidi […]
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Well done – Area students graduate
NORTON, Mass. — The following area students graduated from Wheaton College on May 19. William Colasante of Lewiston, degree in biology. Jenifer DeNormandie of Bethel, degree in neuroscience. DeNormandie also earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2012 semester. CLEMSON, S.C. — Joseph Patrick Reynolds of Bryant Pond graduated from Clemson University on May 11 […]
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Well done – Area students attain dean’s lists
MANCHESTER, NH. – Tessa Theriault has been named to the dean’s list at Saint Anselm College for the 2011–12 fall and spring semesters. Tessa is a Presidential Scholar majoring in classical archaeology. She is a 2011 graduate of Poland Regional High School. BOSTON — Wentworth Institute of Technology announces the names of students who have […]
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Plummeting prices could mean shutdown for lobster industry
ELLSWORTH — Not since the 1970s has the price Maine fishermen have been paid for their lobster been so low. After having earned more than $4 per pound per year for four years running in the mid-2000s, lobstermen in Maine this week are being offered less than $2 per pound for their catch. But the […]
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Clearwater meeting is July 22 INDUSTRY — The Clearwater Lake Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, July 22, at the Industry Town Hall. The meeting will start at noon with a potluck dinner. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Bring a favorite food dish to share with others. Soda, […]