Sermon: ‘Keeping up Appearances’ PARIS — Silver Moore-Leamon will lead the worship service at The First Universalist Church on Pine Street on Feb. 1. The title of the 10 a.m. sermon is “Keeping up Appearances.” Music is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the direction of Renee Wales. A “Bruch” […]
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Chesterville man sentenced to nine years in prison for meth operation
FARMINGTON — A Chesterville man was sentenced Thursday to nine years in prison, with all but 18 months suspended, for his part in a methamphetamine manufacturing operation, according to Franklin County Superior Court documents. Jason Fowler, 40, will be on probation for three years after his release from prison. He pleaded guilty to a felony […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Farmington: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Jay: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Phillips: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Vienna: Board of Appeals, 6 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Weld: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office
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Auction and dance to benefit Phillips teen
PHILLIPS — Taylor Lane, 13, of Phillips, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma which has sadly spread from her neck to her abdomen. She is getting treatments in Portland, which is about two hours from home. Fundraisers are being held to help support the family for travel expenses and for medical costs […]
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Two Phillips residents plead guilty to meth lab operation
FARMINGTON — A Phillips man is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 2 on a drug charge for a methamphetamine lab officials broke up on the Rangeley Road in Phillips on July 15. Michael Halle, 46, one of four co-defendants in the case, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs on […]
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‘Souper’ supper in Chesterville CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange will be holding a public “souper” supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Homemade soups, chowders, breads and dessert will be served. Adults, $5; children, $2.50. FMI call 778-2282. American Legion Post supper LIVERMORE FALLS — American Legion Post 10 will host a […]
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Strong man accused of lying to police in Phillips
PHILLIPS — A Strong man was accused Tuesday of repeatedly telling Franklin County sheriff’s deputies that a woman they were trying to arrest on warrants was not at the residence. Deputy Kevin Hartley arrested Joshua Rollins, 33, on Tuesday on a misdemeanor charge of hindering apprehension, Lt. David St. Laurent said. Hartley was trying to […]
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Healthy Community Coalition releases public flu shot schedule
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has released its flu shot schedule. Staff will be available to administer the influenza vaccine (seasonal flu shot) to individuals 18 years old and older at numerous sites throughout the community. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Dec. 11: Weld Town Office from 11 a.m. […]
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SAD 58 moving forward with pre-kindergarten program
PHILLIPS — A Regional School Unit 58 pre-kindergarten program could start as early as September 2015, adding to the the expanding number of Maine school districts investing in early childhood education, officials said. In April, the RSU 58 school board prepared its 2014-15 budget, committing $30,000 to start preparations for pre-kindergarten classes in Phillips, Kingfield and Strong. […]
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Philips selectmen hear updates on road work, animal control
PHILLIPS — The end of a complex and expensive road reconstruction project is near. On Tuesday night, Road Commissioner Ward Bredeau said the Bragg Corner culvert replacement project is proceeding, according to schedule. Last week, the road construction crew, with the help of a large crane, placed a 20-foot wide cement culvert in the bed […]