FARMINGTON — Charles William Jepson, 87, of Phillips, died Jan. 29, at Edgewood Rehab and Living Center, where he had been a patient since last June. He was born Dec. 23, 1924, in Temple, the son of William and Geneva Jepson. He was educated in the schools of Carthage and Phillips. He served in the […]
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Farmington class learns techniques for making composite catamaran
FARMINGTON — Carefully patting fiberglass down into a gel-sprayed mold for a model-sized catamaran, Cody Spiller of Strong and Cody Espeaignnette of Phillips worked swiftly Wednesday to make sure the material made contact with the mold. It was one of several processes demonstrated by a Composites One technician to a class at Foster Technology Center […]
Arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently filed at Franklin County Detention Center: * Sheila Hathaway, 35, Farmington, failure to appear-theft by unauthorized taking/transfer, Jan. 18, $100 cash bail, court appearance Feb. 23, Maine State Police. * Philip Ledoux, 29, Rangeley, domestic violence assault, Jan. 18, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Feb. 23, Rangeley Police Department. […]
Dispatch committee to look at former Phillips school
FARMINGTON — The county has received an offer to use available space in the former primary school in Phillips as a dispatch center. The one-floor building was built in 1951 and a third of it is used as the town office, Phillips Town Manager Elaine Hubbard said Tuesday afternoon. She said there is 2,250 square […]
Aaron Louis Holbrook
LEXINGTON TOWNSHIP — Aaron Louis Holbrook, 44, of Phillips, died unexpectedly at his camp on Hancock Pond in Lexington Township on Monday, Jan. 2. He was born July 20, 1967, in Farmington, the son of Cecil A. And Elaine M. (Abbott) Holbrook. He was educated in the schools of Phillips, graduating from Mt. Abram High […]
Scouts from Strong attend Merit Badge College
MANCHESTER — More than 70 Boy Scouts from Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin Counties took part in a two-day Merit Badge College that wrapped up on Nov. 5 in Manchester. Volunteer leaders served as instructors for the 23 Merit Badges that were offered during the program. “Merit Badge Colleges are designed for the Scout who wants […]
Phillips Elementary School honor roll
PHILLIPS — Phillips Elementary School has announced the first trimester honor roll. Grade five High honors: Taylor Lane. Honors: Alexis Ambroise, Hunter Bate, Ben Butterfield, Autumn Fournier, Alana Mahar, Michael Smith. Honorable mention: Miyka Haines, Turrin Mondor, Nate Smith. Grade six High honors: Ian Burke, Alexandra Ryan. Honors: Denesha Begin, Ashley Burnham, Kai Mahar, Samuel […]
Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Amanda L. Fetterhoff, 24, Jay, furnishing place for minor to consume liquor, furnishing liquor to a minor, Nov. 25, no bail listed, Jay Police Department. * Johnathan Taylor, 26, Jay, unpaid fines/fees, Nov. 26, $50 cash, court appearance Dec. 6, Jay […]
Online petition seeks to name Mt. Abram field in Salem after coach
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Students, teachers and community members have gathered nearly 400 signatures to support naming a Mt. Abram High School soccer field for retired teacher and coach Art Potter. Potter taught physical education and team sports in SAD 58 for 30 years, and many of his former students are eager to see the soccer […]