PHILLIPS — A fire that destroyed an unoccupied mobile home at 109 Park St. early Monday morning may have resulted from work done to replace an electric water heater. Tenants of the home owned by Joel Thompson moved out a couple weeks ago and he was getting it ready to rent, Phillips fire Chief James […]
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Phillips woman injured in Avon crash
AVON — A Phillips woman was taken to a hospital by LifeFlight helicopter Saturday morning to a Lewiston hospital after her car went into the oncoming lane on Route 4 and struck a sport utility vehicle, police said. Donna Rensoe, 42, of Phillips was traveling south when her car went around a corner and into […]
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Healthy Community Coalition to hold Mobile Health Unit events
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has announced its June schedule for mobile health unit outreach events. Services offered include body composition analysis, an excellent tracking tool for fitness and nutrition programs including weight loss; blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks; cancer prevention, nutrition, physical activity and tobacco information; and information […]
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Hospital unveils domestic violence awareness ambulance
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has unveiled a recently painted vehicle in its NorthStar fleet — an ambulance painted in a shiny purple-and-white color scheme. It is detailed with multiple shades of purple with symbolic oversized ribbons to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence. “It’s yet another representation of our organization’s ongoing commitment […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRUNSWICK — Viola Rothschild, daughter of Norman Harry and Cheng Mei Rothschild and granddaughter of Catharine and Michael Rothschild of Phillips, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in China for 2014-15. She also received the Government and Legal Studies Department Prize for Excellence in Comparative Politics at Bowdoin College and attained highest honors […]
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Summertime Family Support Groups being offered in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Safe Voices is enrolling families in two summer sessions of its new Family Support Group being offered in Franklin County. Groups will be offered in the Phillips and Farmington areas at no charge, and lunch and transportation vouchers will be provided, due to support received from the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Family Support […]
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Phillips home destroyed by fire; four cats, two dogs die
PHILLIPS — The cause of a fire that destroyed a home at 80 Dodge Road on Wednesday evening is still under investigation. The home belongs to Stephen Roy Sr., Phillips Fire Chief James Gould said Thursday. Roy and his wife made it out of the home. Four cats and two dogs perished in the fire. […]
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SAD 58 board OKs new positions, sets budget
SALEM TOWNSHIP — RSU 58 directors Thursday approved hiring a dean of students who will also serve as athletic director for Mt. Abram High School. They also approved at $9.09 million budget for the coming fiscal year. Jeff Pillsbury served as assistant principal and athletic director for the high school two years ago. When he […]
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Phillips man pleads guilty in plea agreement
FARMINGTON — A Phillips man pleaded guilty to a felony charge of gross sexual assault as part of a plea agreement Friday in Franklin County Superior Court. Robert Parker Jr., 44, also pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child as part of the agreement which dismissed eight other charges. […]