I was pleased to read the article (May 30) on the tremendous success of the new pre-K program at RSU 58. As Franklin County sheriff, I would like to add that quality early education also has long-lasting crime prevention benefits. The simple social skills that children learn early in life in programs such as pre-K […]
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New Vineyard family accused of holding underage drinking party
NEW VINEYARD — Grandparents and their grandson are accused of holding an underage drinking party Saturday night at 230 Barker Road. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received information about an underage drinking party at about 10 p.m. Saturday and deputies went to investigate, according to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Cpl. Kevin Hartley and […]
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Awareness program for mature drivers to be offered in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County sheriff is looking for at least 10 people to participate in a driver awareness program for mature drivers. “It’s no secret that as we age, we tend to slow down, which also affects our reactions while driving,” Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said in a news release. The Keeping Your Keys […]
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Franklin County commissioner faces challenger in November election
FARMINGTON – A longtime Franklin County commissioner from Jay is being challenged in the November election by a former Wilton selectperson. Commissioner Gary McGrane, a Democrat, has represented District 1 for 27 years. The district encompasses Carthage, Jay, Temple, Wilton and Washington and Perkins townships. McGrane is being challenged by Terry Brann, a Republican, of […]
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Police: Intruder assaulted Coplin Plantation couple
COPLIN PLANTATION — An Eliot man is accused of entering a home on Carrabassett Road late Tuesday and assaulting the homeowners. The couple, ages 59 and 65, did not know the intruder, Garrett Morrow, 25, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. The husband suffered cuts to his forehead, ear and wrist, the sheriff said. Morrow was arrested […]
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Franklin County getting new website
FARMINGTON — Franklin County is getting a new website, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. told county commissioners Tuesday. Nichols’ wife, Lorna Nichols, who is also the cook supervisor at the jail, is building the site. It was 85 percent complete on Tuesday, he said. “It is a big plus for the county,” he said. People will […]
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Scott Nichols to run for 2nd term as Franklin County sheriff
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. is collecting signatures for a second four-year term as sheriff. He needs to collect 150 signatures before March 15. Nichols has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience and is a military veteran. He is a 1979 graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington. “I […]
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Franklin County to give comp time for working storm days
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to give compensation time to hourly, essential nonunion employees who have to work when county government is closed on storm days. Chairman Clyde Barker of Strong and Charles Webster of Farmington voted in favor; Gary McGrane of Jay opposed the move. County government offices were closed on […]
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Franklin County opts not to pay for Christmas cards
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County sheriff will be required to reimburse the county $89.97 for Christmas cards he had made to distribute to law enforcement agencies, businesses and other professional contacts. Commissioners voted 2-1 Monday not to pay for the cards and to require Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. to repay the money. Commissioners Charles Webster […]
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Massachusetts man dies in New Vineyard accident
NEW VINEYARD — A Massachusetts man died Sunday night when his car went off Route 27, rolled over and crashed into a stonewall and trees, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said in a release Monday. Jonathan Daellenbach, 29, of Reading, Mass., died at the scene, Nichols said. Daellenbach had family in the area. Franklin […]