AUBURN — The U.S. Labor Department has cited Formed Fiber Technologies for seven violations of workplace safety standards and is proposing more than $100,000 in fines. According to a statement from the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday morning, the Auburn plant has been exposing employees to “the risk of lacerations, crushed fingers, […]
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Franklin County hires Industry woman, donates van to RSU 9
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to hire Mary Richards of Industry to fill the vacant, part-time clerical position for county offices at the courthouse. Richards will also help in the District Attorneys Office if needed, county Clerk Julie Magoon said. She will be paid $11.64 an hour. Richards replaces Victoria Parker of Kingfield, […]
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Industry woman accused of drunken driving with child in vehicle
INDUSTRY — Police said a local woman with a 6-year-old child in her vehicle was charged with drunken driving after a crash on Route 43 early Tuesday night. Tina Timmsen, 43, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of operating under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child, Lt. David Rackliffe of the Franklin County […]
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Industry Community Kitchen socials INDUSTRY — Upcoming dates for the Industry Community Kitchen socials are Thursdays, Jan. 8 and 22 and Feb. 5 and 19. Socials are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Industry Town Hall and include a free lunch. Free community luncheon Jan. 10 FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church […]
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Senior College lists photo contest winners
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute Senior College recently held a photo contest among its members. Out of 16 entries, two were chosen by those who attended the kick-off event for the fall/winter term of classes. These photos will be used to design a cover for the organization’s new informational brochure, and for the cover […]
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Church briefs
Sermon: ‘Just What Is This Good News?’ PARIS — The First Universalist Church on Pine Street has announced that Silver Moore-Lemon will lead the worship service on Sunday, Dec. 14. The title of the 10 a.m. service is “Just What Is This Good News?” Music is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School […]
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Healthy Community Coalition releases public flu shot schedule
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has released its flu shot schedule. Staff will be available to administer the influenza vaccine (seasonal flu shot) to individuals 18 years old and older at numerous sites throughout the community. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Dec. 11: Weld Town Office from 11 a.m. […]
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Local students honored by Bowdoin College
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony on Oct. 31 to honor those undergraduates who distinguish themselves by excellence in scholarship. Those students who are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars are in the top (highest GPA) 20 percent of each class for the previous academic year. In addition, […]
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Alfred man suffers heart attack, dies while hunting in Industry
INDUSTRY — An Alfred man had a heart attack Monday morning while hunting in woods off Hymie Norton Road, Maine State Police Sgt. Blaine Bronson said. James Chadburn, 68, left a hunting camp in Industry at 7:30 a.m. His brother found him face down in the woods, about a half-mile from the main road and […]