PHILLIPS — Two families escaped a burning apartment building Sunday after a grease fire on a kitchen stove spread into walls and the ceiling, Fire Chief Mark Rousseau said Monday. Nine people were affected, according to a news release from the American Red Cross. Their names were not immediately available. The second-floor fire extended into […]
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Phillips man's dog dies in crash
PHILLIPS — Police say a local man whose vehicle struck a pole Thursday on Wheeler Hill Road faces a drunken-driving charge. The man’s dog died in the crash. David Crowley, 73, of Phillips was heading toward Route 142 when his vehicle went off the road and struck a utility pole and snapped it, Trooper Keith […]
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Phillips man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting children
FARMINGTON — A Phillips man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to sexually assaulting two children under the age of 15. Michael Harriman, 27, of Phillips entered the pleas to two Class A counts of gross sexual assault. He was indicted on the charges Nov. 1. A conviction on a Class A crime is punishable by a […]
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Temple woman, children injured in Phillips crash
PHILLIPS — A Temple woman and her daughters were injured Tuesday night when the car she was driving struck a tree on Bridge Street. “Speed and alcohol appear to be factors,” Sgt. Matt Brann wrote in a report to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Tabatha Chabot, 34, was driving a 2002 Dodge Intrepid at 6:11 […]
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Two Franklin County men indicted in sex cases
FARMINGTON — Two men were indicted Wednesday on sexual assault charges. Michael R. Harriman, 27, of Phillips was formally charged Wednesday with two Class A counts of gross sexual assault against two children under age 15. He was arrested Sept. 1, after Maine State Police Detective Michael Chavez of the Major Crimes Unit-South observed interviews with […]
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Train Fair, Fall Fest and Ghost Train to create busy day in Phillips
PHILLIPS — Saturday, Sept. 30, will be a busy day in Phillips – for the town and the railroad. Not only is it the Sandy River Business Association’s Fall Fest, the SR&RLRR’s Ghost Train will run that evening and the Phillips Area Community Center (PACC) will host a Model Rail and Hobby Fair during the […]
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White takes top spot for 13th consecutive year at timber event
PHILLIPS — The fog cleared by 9 a.m., but the field and parking lot on Route 4 were still wet from Friday’s downpours for the Lumbering Competition at the 60th Phillips Old Home Days celebration on Saturday. Dozens of trucks filled a small parking lot and lined the highway. Men meticulously filed their chain saws, […]
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Phillips Old Home Days begins 9-day run Saturday
PHILLIPS — The 60th Old Home Days celebration will begin Saturday, Aug. 12, and with activities for all ages. Friendly competitions include bathtub, bike, rubber ducky and running races. Amateur lumberjacks, artists, photographers and poker players will have opportunities to show their skills throughout the week. Winona Davenport has scheduled four golf scrambles at Justafield […]
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Residents turn out to support sidewalk rebuilding project
PHILLIPS — Nearly two-dozen residents Wednesday showed their support for a downtown sidewalk rebuilding project, even though it will cost more than planned and require 20 years of town-funded maintenance. Selectmen David Vincent and Ray Gaudette and Town Manager Maureen Haley explained to voters at the public hearing Wednesday evening the history of the original […]
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Phillips voters to decide on sidewalk plan
PHILLIPS — Voters have an important decision to make about a downtown sidewalk spending plan. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Town Office, selectmen will host a a third and final public informational meeting to discuss Main Street sidewalk options. According to Town Manager Maureen Haley, the story began in 2012 when selectmen agreed […]