Maine State Police took a commercial vehicle off the road Monday morning after discovering that the truck was carrying a load of explosive blasting agents that had not been properly secured, a violation of federal law. The discovery occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Route 197 in Richmond when Cpl. Chris Rogers, during a Maine Department […]
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Police investigate smashed windshield and backseat fire at Litchfield Country Store
LITCHFIELD — A woman’s car windshield was smashed and a fire was set in its backseat outside the Litchfield Country Store Wednesday. Dakota Gayton, an employee of the store, said a woman, who she did not identify, left from her shift at about 1 p.m. only to run back inside saying that her windshield was […]
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Despite financial gloom, sunny forecast gives hope to Litchfield Fair organizer
LITCHFIELD — The organizers of the Litchfield Fair have been looking for good news since the recent discovery that $120,000 was missing from their books. With the agricultural fair set to run from Friday to Sunday, they may have found some: After a stretch of hot, humid weather interspersed with occasional rain, the National Weather […]
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Litchfield’s town computer system endures ‘a perfect storm’ of failures
LITCHFIELD — A series of computer failures in early July handcuffed town staff – and residents – as officials worked to restore weeks of backup data. Staff spent many hours fixing the problem, interrupting the ability of residents to complete basic tasks such as registering cars and paying taxes in the middle of the day. […]
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Tuned up for bluegrass festival
Holly Marie Bonnevie, bass player for Phat Burger Deluxe, shares a laugh with band mates Friday morning at the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival at the Litchfield Fairgrounds. The 51st festival continues Saturday with a full lineup of national bands. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Diane Faucher cuts her husband Michel’s hair outside their camper at the Blistered […]
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Litchfield Farmers’ Club is broke, $80,000 missing
LITCHFIELD — The disappearance of $80,000 from the Litchfield Farmers’ Club bank accounts is under investigation, the treasurer has been fired and other officers are asking for donations so they can open the Litchfield Fair on Sept. 7. Detective John Bourque of the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday there is an active investigation into […]
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Golf: Anderson breeding new life into The Meadows
Randall Anderson, owner of the golf course, The Meadows, in Litchfield, plays with his dog, Doolin, whose name graces the new updated year round pub at the club. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LITCHFIELD — New owner Randall Anderson wants you to have a “fling” the next time you play the Meadows. He’s not going to play […]
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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival returning to Litchfield
LITCHFIELD — Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is celebrating the 51st festival on Sunday, Aug. 19, with camping starting three days early at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road. The gates will open at 8 a.m. and directions are on the website. The festival grounds have a big stage that was built in 2010, indoor bathroom […]
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Turner resident inducted into Maine Music Educators Hall of Fame
TURNER — Silvia “Sam” Moore-Young of Turner was inducted into the Maine Music Educators Hall of Fame on May 17. ?This award honors music educators who, by virtue of their contributions, are recognized as being the most highly regarded professional leaders in the state of Maine. Requirements for nomination are that a nominee, living or […]
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Working: Oak Hill’s new school resource officer
SABATTUS — Hired fresh out of college, John Dalbec spent almost 30 years on the force at the Cumberland Police Department, 25 of them in local schools, eventually becoming the department’s first school resource officer. He retired in late June, saying goodbye to Cumberland, and soon, to his house in Old Orchard. Next up, a whole […]