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Farmington Dems to caucus March 6

FARMINGTON — Democrats from Farmington, Industry and New Vineyard will caucus at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in the North Dining Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington. All registered Democrats are urged to attend to voice their choice for a presidential candidate. Unenrolled voters can register at the caucus but should arrive early. […]

Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn

Police seek ID of pedestrian killed in Farmington

FARMINGTON — Police are trying to identify a woman who was struck and killed while walking east on Wilton Road near Franklin Memorial Hospital early Friday morning, Police Chief Jack Peck Jr. said in a news release. Police charged 25-year-old Tommy Clark of Industry with felony aggravated operating under the influence of alcohol and impounded […]

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Jane Dean

INDUSTRY — Funeral services for Jane Dean were held Saturday morning, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Shorey Chapel, with the Rev. Lynda Giard officiating. The Introit was presented by the church choir, accompanied by Tanya Swain. Following the invocation, the congregation sang “God Will Take Care of You.” Scriptures included Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Psalm […]

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Exciting time for three-legged foal

INDUSTRY — Angel Marie, a miniature horse born on June 8 at the Double B Equine Rescue, is doing very well despite a rough start. Co-owners Brenda and Linwood “Lennie” Green have received support from near and far to help create as normal a life as possible for the young filly. Angel Marie’s mother stepped on […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Sparrow’s Nest Theater’s “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will” starts Thursday

INDUSTRY — Family dynamics highlight The Sparrow’s Nest Theater’s latest production, “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will,” with performances starting Thursday, July 16. Evening performances take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with a matinee planned for Sunday, July 19, at the theater located at 1114 West Mills Rd. Set in Texas, […]

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Three-legged foal expected to lead normal life

INDUSTRY — Angel Marie, a young filly at the Double B Equine Rescue, has had a challenging start, but veterinarian Dr. Robert Patterson sees no reason that she can’t live a normal, pain-free life. Angel Marie’s story began about two months ago, when Brenda and Linwood Green, owners of Double B Equine Rescue, took in three […]

Posted inObituaries, sj-web

Daniel R. Shields

1924 – 2015 PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Dr. Daniel R. Shields, 90, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 25, in Port Charlotte, Fla. He had been in failing health for several years; a recent fall was one of the very few obstacles in his long life that he could not find a way to […]

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Dura Roosevelt Delano Jr.

1924 – 2015 McCOOK, Neb. — Dura Roosevelt “Dell” Delano Jr., of McCook, Neb., died on Monday, April 6, at Hillcrest Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was 90. He was born on Aug. 2, 1924, in Industry. His parents were Dura R. Delano Sr. and Mildred Chamberlain Delano of Rumford. He joined the […]

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Holy Week services in the Farmington area

Easter sunrise services by FAEM FARMINGTON — Easter sunrise services hosted by the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will take place at approximately 6:15 a.m. Sunday, April 5, on Voter Hill. The location is a little more than one mile past the former WKTJ radio station. Turn left and go straight up. Meet at the intersection […]

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This week’s agenda

Tuesday Bethel: Budget Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Jay: RSU 73 public forum on teacher evaluations, 6 p.m., Spruce Mountain High School Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Hall Rumford: RSU 10 Buildings Forum, 6:30 p.m., […]