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, […]
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Farmington, Jay ski areas to open after Christmas
FARMINGTON/JAY — Titcomb Mountain and Spruce Mountain Ski Slope will be opening after Christmas during school vacation. Titcomb in Farmington has postponed its opening day from Saturday, Dec. 22, until Thursday, Dec. 27, Manager Karleen Andrews said Friday. “With all the rain we’ve had this week, we’ve had to delay opening to get some snow-making […]
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Verizon Wireless unveils high-speed LTE service in L-A, Western Maine
AUBURN — Lots of wireless gadgets — smartphones, computer tablets and laptops — began running faster Thursday. Verizon Wireless is offering the latest high-speed data signal, switching on its long-term evolution, known as 4G LTE, service to customers across much of Androscoggin and Franklin counties. Besides extended service to Lewiston-Auburn, Verizon’s expansion includes 28 towns […]
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Churches list Christmas services, dinner
FARMINGTON — Several Christmas services and events are planned locally, including: Sunday, Dec. 23: Madrid, Reeds Mill Church, annual Candlelight Christmas Service at 3 p.m. FMI or directions: Ginni at 639-2713. Monday, Dec 24: Farmington: Celebrate the birth of Jesus at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve at a candlelight service at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, […]
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Myron F. Wright
TOGUS — Myron F. Wright, 88, of Jay, died early afternoon on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the VA Medical Center. He was born Dec. 3, 1924, in Jay, a son of Carl and Lena (Merrill) Wright. He attended Jay schools before enlisting in the Army and serving during World War II in Japan. Upon his […]
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Spruce Mountain Middle School honor roll
JAY — Spruce Mountain Middle School has announced the first trimester honor roll. Grade 6 High honors: Gabrielle Beaudoin, Tamra Benson, Moreland Brochu, Brooke Buote, Harmony Castonguay, Destiny Daigle, Julianne Doiron, Emaline Dorey, Carson Gross, Brett Hunt, Hannah Maurais, Alana McDaniel, Hallie Pike, Orion Schwab, Zakary Toothaker, Lilly Towers, Haley Turcotte. Honors: Ashley Baker, Calley […]
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Stephen T. Ridley
LEWISTON — Stephen T. Ridley, 72, a longtime resident of Old Jay Hill Road, Jay, died early Sunday, Dec. 16, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born April 16, 1940, in East Dixfield, the son of Howard B. Ridley and Genella (Keep) Ridley. Steve was a 1958 graduate of Jay High School. On March […]
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RSU 73 seeks to boost security; counselors available
LIVERMORE FALLS — The principals in each of RSU 73’s five schools told students Monday morning that counselors were available for any child affected by Friday’s tragic shootings at the Newtown, Conn., elementary school. Superintendent Robert Wall said although he believes the security systems in each of the schools is quite efficient, it may not […]