NEW VINEYARD — Drops of blood from self-inflicted cuts were the tears Connie Hanagan Stinson couldn’t cry. She lost her youth to cutting, an act of self-mutilation done with glass and razor blades. A survivor, she wants to share her story with young students facing choices to deal with their own emotions. Calling her experiences […]
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Electrical fire believed to have started in ceiling
NEW VINEYARD — A home at 92 Lake St. sustained minimal damage from an apparent electrical fire late Wednesday morning, officials said. There were no injuries. Celena Fletcher said her fiance, Sean Faris, came home for lunch and noticed smoke coming from the upper portion of the ranch-style house. The couple got their children, Damien, […]
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K. Brann: Has leadership skills
Scott Nichols Sr. is running for Franklin County Sheriff to provide citizens with a more effective sheriff’s department. He has begun attending the Board of Corrections meetings to establish a working relationship with its members. In 2009, the state of Maine converted the Franklin County Correctional Facility into a 72-hour holding location. At the BOC […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Michael Picard, 73, Mercer, driving under the influence, Oct. 17, $3,000 unsecured bail, court appearance Nov. 29, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * William Waas, 28, Rangeley, domestic assault, Oct. 18, no bail listed, Rangeley Police Department. * James C. O’Brien, 62, […]
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Flu shots in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Flu shots will be available from the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County starting Oct. 4. There is a suggested donation of $20 at Healthy Community Coalition clinics (or by donating what you can afford) to help cover the cost of the vaccines. Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid cannot be accepted. Flu shots […]
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Well done
BOSTON, Mass. — Janet Beardsley of Minot and Joyce Kyllonen of Poland have graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston this spring. WORCESTER, Mass. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at Assumption College. Abigail Blaisdell of Lewiston, class of 2015. Zebb Duffany of Otisfield, class of […]
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Invasive plant identification and control workshop planned for New Vineyard
NEW VINEYARD — The Maine Forest Service in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an invasive plant identification and control workshop from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Forster Ricardo Farm, 261 Miller Road. UKV chapter of SWOAM is also a co-sponsor. This training will help […]
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New Vineyard Library Association to receive grants for library addition
BANGOR — USDA Rural Development has selected the New Vineyard Library Association to receive two grants totaling $27,600. The association will use the funds to construct an addition onto the existing library, as well as install a new septic system and a new well, and address ADA accessibility issues. The new space will allow for […]
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Well done – Area graduates listed
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Devin P. Robbins of Monmouth recently graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences/criminal justice. Robbins was on the dean’s list all four years he attended Norwich, and graduated magna cum laude. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Robbins […]
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Well done
POTSDAM, N.Y. — The following students will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., as members of the Class of 2016: Aimee Giffune of Turner, a graduate of Leavitt Area High School. Giffune will be majoring in chemical engineering. Caleb Verrill of Poland, a graduate of Saint Dominic Regional High School. Verrill will be majoring in […]