* Merissa A. Beaulieu, 21, North Monmouth, driving under the influence, March 16, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance May 24, Farmington Police Department. * Savannah K. Oakes, 25, Jay, violation condition of release, March 17, no bail listed, Jay Police Department. * Richard Sears, 48, South Yarmouth, failure to appear, driving after suspension, March 18, $200 […]
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Earl Sumner Eustis Jr.
AUGUSTA — A loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, Earl Sumner Eustis Jr., 86, died peacefully after a long illness on March 10, at the Maine Veterans’ Home, where he had resided for the past 2½ years. He was born in Phillips, July 24, 1925, the son of Earl Eustis Sr. and Nettie Steward. As […]
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SAD 58 faces $258,000 budget hike
Editor’s note: This story was modified on Monday, March 12 to correct incorrect information. The district’s proposed budget represents a $258,000 increase from 2010-2011. SALEM TOWNSHIP — With a proposed budget hike of more than $258,000 SAD 58 directors began work Thursday night on next year’s budget. Although final state subsidies have not been approved […]
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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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Phillips man accused of threatening hunters with gun
PHILLIPS — A local man is accused of threatening hunters and pointing a shotgun at one of them Wednesday on Bray Hill Road, said Lt. Niles Yeaton of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Mark Cosenza, 60, of Phillips was charged by Cpl. Kenneth Charles with criminal threatening with a firearm, Yeaton said. Six to 10 […]
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Maranacook String Band to visit elementary schools
KINGFIELD — The Maranacook String Band, consisting of current and former Maranacook area students, is a professional bluegrass band led by nationally known bluegrass songwriter Stan Keach. The band will perform for grades K-8 in SAD 58 on Thursday, March 1. The community is invited to attend. The band features the hot mandolin picking of […]
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Boiled dinner FARMINGTON — A New England boiled dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church. The menu includes vegetables, Irish soda, bread and homemade pies. The cost is $7 per person. All are welcome. Pistol course WILTON — A two-day basic pistol course will […]
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Phillips to celebrate 200th birthday on Feb. 25
PHILLIPS — Phillips celebrates its bicentennial this year and on Saturday, Feb. 25, the town will kick off the year-long event with a birthday party at the Phillips Area Community Center (Old Gym) on Depot Street. Two hundred cupcakes, a free bean supper, Chinese fire balloons, old-time story telling and live music will come together […]
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Dinner, dance JAY — The VFW will host a Valentine’s Day dinner and dance Saturday, Feb. 11, at the VFW on Jewel Street. Prime rib will be served. Baked chicken is available at prior request. Cost is $20 per person. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. followed by “DJ Mikie T” from 8 p.m. to midnight. […]