KENTS HILL — The following area students were named to the Honor Roll for the Fall Trimester at Kents Hill School. Names marked with an asterisk also received effort honors recognition. Highest honors: Luke D. Arsenault, Manchester*; Laura M. MacDonald, Hallowell*; Anne A. McKee, Hallowell*; Natalie A. Palmer, Manchester*; Benjamin G. Rodriguez, Readfield*. High honors: […]
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Love, respect and work part of New Sharon couple’s 70 years together
NEW SHARON — Elliott and Marilyn Powers have some advice for married couples this Valentine’s Day. “Take each day as it comes. If you disagree and there will be some disagreements, stop and think it over,” Marilyn, 86, said as she and her husband of 70 years sat together recently in their home off Route […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Joshua J. Norton, 33, Farmington, domestic violence criminal threatening, domestic violence stalking, Feb. 6, $250 bail, court appearance Feb. 21, Farmington Police Department. * Ronald Begin, 53, New Sharon, disorderly conduct, refusing to submit to arrest and violation of condition of […]
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University of New England announces dean’s list
BIDDEFORD — University of New England has announced the dean’s list for fall 2012. Auburn: Nicole Allen, Hilary Boulier, Madisun Bunker, Timothy Mains, Jordan Tate. Casco: Lauren D’Ascanio. Durham: Kerri Grant, Maxwell Roberts. Farmington: Brody Hines, Emily Reed. Gray: Colbey Bowen, Lyndsay Lamson, Russell Simms, Jaime Talarico. Harrison: Jennifer Peck. Hiram: Nicole Stacey. Jay: Kelsea […]
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Resource Depot names officers FARMINGTON — Everyone’s Resource Depot held its annual meeting of directors on Feb. 2. Officers were elected for 2013 as follows: chairman, Bill Reid of New Sharon; treasurer, Maggie Griswold of Farmington, and secretary, Maria James of Industry. Everyone’s Resource Depot is a private, nonprofit organization which collects reusable materials from […]
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Bear cub rescued in Norway, given new home
NORWAY — A mere 30-pound orphaned male bear cub that kept appearing in the backyard of John McCormack’s home in Norway in December was rescued by game wardens and given a new, temporary home. “I got up one morning about four o’clock, I turned the coffee maker on … and I see a little black thing […]
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New Sharon man arrested after struggle in court
FARMINGTON – A New Sharon man faces new charges after he was arrested Thursday and accused of being disorderly and pushing a state trooper at 12th District Court, police said. Police from around the Franklin County rushed to the scene to back up the trooper and court officers. Ronald Begin, 53, was in the courtroom […]
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Free monthly luncheon Feb. 9 FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and chocolate cake. For delivery service in the Farmington area, call the church office during the week at 778-0424 or […]
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Franklin County Extension focuses on 4-H program
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Extension Association Executive Committee held their January strategic meeting at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office in Farmington with President Bill Crandall presiding. Crandall introduced the newest board member, Barbara Hathaway from Wilton, who will be the Franklin County Extension Homemaker’s representative. Jonathan Prichard, the program administrator from UMF, […]
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BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the fall 2012 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. BOSTON — Scott B. Ouellette of Lewiston has been placed on the dean’s […]