STRONG — Travelers on Route 4 between Strong and Phillips can expect construction delays throughout the summer. Some work has begun, selectmen were told at their Tuesday night meeting. Kevin Vining, of Farmington-based E.L. Vining and Son, reviewed the proposed schedule. Blasting ledge between the Sandy River Bridge and Chandler Road has started, he said. “We’re going to […]
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Phillips Fire Department trains on new emergency equipment
PHILLIPS — Phillips Fire Department recently purchased a new Hurst hydraulic rescue tool package that includes the Jaws of Life with a spreader, cutter and ram, as well as air-lifting bags and stabilization equipment. These new tools replace the 30-year-old Phoenix tools that had been originally donated to the department as secondhand equipment almost 18 […]
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Dixfield man dies after collision with tractor-trailer
Loren Keim, 21, was killed after the car he was driving, a 1997 Ford Ranger, slid across the intersection and struck a tractor-trailer truck, according to a press release from Sgt. Matthew Brann of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Franklin County Communications received a 911 call about the crash at 6:57 a.m. Saturday. The 2011 […]
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Franklin County arrest log
• Randi Sencabaugh, 32, Jay, violation condition of release, Dec. 28, $500 cash bail, Jay Police Department. • Leo Valcourt, 22, Jay, warrant, Dec. 30, released on personal recognizance, Jay Police Department. • Theodore Hastings, 57, Wilton, domestic violence criminal mischief, obstructing report of a crime, Dec. 30, $500 cash bail, Farmington Police Department. • George Newcomb, 26, […]
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Phillips man charged with child sexual assault
PHILLIPS — A local man is accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 16, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said in a news release. Erick J. Wilding, 53, of Phillips was arrested Tuesday at his home in Phillips. He was charged with gross sexual assault. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 […]
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Lost cat and owner reunite at Farmington shelter
FARMINGTON — A cat, lost for several months, was reunited with his owner Wednesday at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. It was a small miracle, Dory Diaz, website and volunteer coordinator, said. After dealing with kittens anonymously abandoned at their doorstep last week, Diaz posted the reunion story to share the good news and give […]
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Phillips man escapes burning house
PHILLIPS — Firefighters from several towns battled snow, ice, sleet and rain, and lack of water and manpower in extinguishing a garage fire late Wednesday night at 212 Mile Square Road. Rusty Potter, 38, awoke to find no power in the farmhouse and saw flames in the attached garage. He ran out to his car […]
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Phillips man arrested after leaving scene of Avon crash
AVON — A Phillips man was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after his vehicle went off Route 4 on Monday afternoon, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said in an email. Franklin County Deputy Brad Scovil responded to a report of a crash at 3:09 p.m. and found a vehicle well off the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: • Christopher Piccolo, 37, Farmington, driving after suspension, Oct. 3, $500 cash bail, Farmington Police Department. • Floyd F. Firth Jr., 52, Phillips, driving after suspension, Oct. 3, $250 cash bail, Farmington Police Department. • Travis O’Neill, 27, Eustis, driving after suspension, Oct. 4, […]
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Phillips man accused in sex case
PHILLIPS — A local man is accused of having unwanted sexual contact with a woman and attempting to sexually assault her on Aug. 6, according to Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Lt. David St. Laurent received a complaint of sexual assault on Aug. 10, which was alleged to have occurred on Aug. 6 in Phillips. As […]