* Richard Ellrich Jr, 43, New Sharon, driving after suspension, March 29, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * Mark Kimball, 60, Wayne, gross sexual assault, March 29, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Douglas Glidden, 23, Farmington, violation condition of release, March 29, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * Alex Hayes, […]
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P. Murray: Government intrusion
Hypocrisy in the party-of-less-government has reached new heights. Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Senate want to restrict a woman’s access to contraceptives, thus legislating the timing and size of families. Rick Santorum supports the bill. Flip-flopper Mitt Romney was initially against the bill; now, he’s for it. At a congressional hearing held last month, women […]
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Dinner, dance seek to help baby meet Mickey Mouse
FARMINGTON — Mickey Mouse is a favorite of little Addilyn Davis. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse characters “put a smile on her face in spite of the intense pain that she is enduring,” according to her family. At only six months old, Davis was recently diagnosed with Krabbe Disease and faces a shortened life as there is […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Mt.Blue School District announces pre-K and K registration
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue School District has announced the following kindergarten and pre-K registration dates. Wednesday, March 28, 2 to 4 p.m. at Cape Cod Hill School; Monday, April 9, 2 to 5 p.m. at Cushing School (by appointment) and Tuesday, April 3, noon to 5 p.m. at Mallett School (by appointment). This year […]
Posted inWell Done
Thomas College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — The following area students were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the fall 2011 semester: Shayne Kemp of Industry, Brenda Hiscock of Jay, Kelsea Adams of New Sharon, Loretta Crockett of Strong, Jenna LaRock of Strong, Derek Dalrymple of West Farmington, Danielle Welch of West Farmington, Jacob Hartford of Wilton […]
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Scouts to hold cookie booth sales
Local Girl Scouts will conduct booth sales of cookies at the following times and locations in March. March 10: Troop 192, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply, Farmington; Troop 212, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Douin’s Market, New Sharon; Troop 486, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wicked Gelato, Farmington; Troop 582, 7:45 a.m. […]
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Seniors meeting change LIVERMORE FALLS — The meeting of the Jay-Livermore Falls Seniors scheduled for March 5 has been delayed until Monday, March 12, at 1 p.m. An election of officers will be held at that time, as well as a regular weekly meeting. Anyone who lives in the area and is 55 or over […]
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This week’s agenda
Thursday Salem: SAD 58 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Abram High School Wilton: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Friday Strong: Municipal elections, 1 to 6 p.m., Forster Building Weld: Municipal elections, 4 to 8 p.m., Town Office Saturday New Sharon: Annual town meeting, 9 a.m., Cape Cod Hill School Strong: Annual town meeting, […]
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Repair for straw bag, quilt sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a straw carry-all. The straw surrounding the handles has split such that it no longer encases the handle. Is there anyone locally, or even within the state of Maine, who can do repairs on straw bags? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots is not sure if someone will […]