PHILLIPS — Fourteen of the 17 active firefighters voted Thursday night to resign from the Municipal Volunteer Fire Department effective Feb. 9, according to a news release issued by members. The department also covers the town of Avon and Madrid Township. The department’s members were upset that the town manager did not consult with them […]
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Phillips man charged with reckless conduct toward father-in-law
PHILLIPS — A local man is accused of driving a car toward his father-in-law and hitting his truck, Franklin County Lt. David Rackliffe said Friday. Deputy Nicholas Zecher, the investigator, arrested Joshua A. Kelley, 33, on Wednesday on a felony charge of aggravated reckless conduct, he said. Kelley and his wife were arguing and she […]
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Golfers come out for Davenport, Sr. Memorial Golf Challenge
PHILLIPS — The fifth Annual Gordon Davenport, Sr. Memorial Golf Challenge was held recently at Justafield in September. The annual event is organized by Winona Davenport in memory of her husband. Proceeds from the challenge benefit the Phillips Area Community Center (PACC). Nineteen players accepted the challenge and competed in five different events including: Over […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: *Casey Horton, 31, Phillips, domestic violence terrorizing, obstructing reporting of a crime, Oct. 5, $2,500 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. *Kurt Brochu, 19, Jay, violation condition of release/driving after suspension, Oct. 5, $300 cash bail, Jay Police Department. *David Hodgkins, 36, […]
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Chesterville motorcyclist injured in Farmington crash
FARMINGTON — A Chesterville man was injured Friday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Routes 2 and 4 and Knowlton Corner Road, officials said. The 1982 Honda Gold Wing driven by Peter Rines, 45, was trying to make a left-hand turn from Knowlton Corner Road onto Routes […]
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Phillips man accused of stealing checks, forging them
FARMINGTON — Police say a Phillips man stole checks from a 94-year-old woman’s checkbook, forged the woman’s name on them and cashed them. Franklin County Deputy Colt Bernhardt arrested Brent Adams, 41, on felony charges of two counts of theft and two counts of forgery, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Thursday. The older woman […]
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Phillips tax rate increased; two appointed to planning board
PHILLIPS — Selectmen on Tuesday night approved a small increase in the property tax rate for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The new rate of $21.60 per $1,000 of valuation is an increase of 80 cents over last year. In other matters, selectmen questioned two candidates for Planning Board openings. Casey Horton, a logger and farmer, […]
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Francis E. ‘Skip’ Ross
1963 – 2015 AUBURN — Francis E. “Skip” Ross, 52, a resident of Livermore Falls, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. He was born on May 28, 1963, in Rangeley, the son of Willis R. Ross and Geneva (Chick) Ross. He attended school at Mt. Abram in Phillips. On May 20, […]
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Hundreds enjoy Phillips Old Home Days parade
PHILLIPS — Parade floats rolled down Main Street on Friday night as throngs of drenched fans cheered enthusiastically during the 58th annual Old Home Days celebration. Hundreds of people lined the street to take pictures of Dumbo, Woody from “Toy Story,” Minions and Alice in Wonderland, among other characters. J. D. Maynard, 3, of Salem […]
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Phillips Old Home Days opens Friday
PHILLIPS — The annual Old Home Days starts Friday, Aug. 14, with 10 days of events. The festival opens with a children’s art show at the Phillips Public Library. On Saturday, Aug. 15, amateur photographers will bring their entries to Phillips Hardware on Main Street to display their work throughout the next week. From noon […]