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TV documentary focuses on prostitution scandal

KENNEBUNKPORT (AP) — A documentary focusing on the prostitution scandal centered at a Zumba fitness studio in Kennebunk, Maine, is set to be broadcast on cable TV. A British production company followed the trials of Mark Strong and Alexis Wright from start to finish, and its one-hour documentary will air Tuesday night on TLC. The […]

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Cable network TLC to air documentary ‘Sex, Lies and Zumba’ about Kennebunk prostitution case

KENNEBUNK — Cable television network TLC, home to shows such as “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” and “Strange Sex,” will air an hourlong documentary next Tuesday about the Kennebunk prostitution case that became a media sensation in the fall of 2012. In that case, police say Zumba instructor Alexis Wright used her Kennebunk fitness studio […]

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Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal

FMH Auxiliary donates $10,000 for children’s services

FARMINGTON — A donation to Franklin Memorial Hospital, scholarship announcements, committee reports and the installment of new officers were just a few of the actions taking place at the annual meeting of the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary on June 5. Les Gatchell, Auxiliary president, presented Gerald Cayer, FMH executive vice president, with a gift of […]

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Chicken barbecue at Wilton church WILTON — A chicken barbecue will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at First Congregational Church, Main Street. Menu is barbecue chicken, cole slaw, roll, blueberry cake or ice cream with blueberry sauce. Half-chicken or quarter-chicken meals are available. Eat in or take out. Call 645-2535. […]

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Kennebec Valley Community College dean’s list

FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College has announced the spring 2013 dean’s list. Thomas J. Marston, Auburn Brianna C. Ellis, Bowdoinham Christine M. Brimlow, Brunswick Vivian Curren, Brunswick Keegan M. O’Neal, Brunswick Michelle L. Sawyer, Chesterville Tyler N. Dupal, Durham JoAnne Doyle, Farmington Garrick S. Paul, Kingfield Brittnay L. Curtis, Leeds Trevor W. Timberlake, Livermore […]

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Well Done – Area students named to honors lists

AMES, Iowa —  Jennifer Elizabeth Smith of Fryeburg, majoring in veterinary medicine, was named to the 2013 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa State University. — SAVANNAH, Ga. — Annunziata Graziano of Readfield has been named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design for spring quarter 2013. — RICHMOND, Ky. […]

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Stong selectment review RSU 58 reapportionment

STRONG — Selectman on Tuesday reviewed challenges they face as members of the RSU 58 school district. The Tuesday night meeting began with a review of Maine Department of Education’s mandated reapportionment of the district’s board members’ votes. Although resident Susan Pratt, also Superintendent of the Rangeley Lakes Regional School, could not attend the meeting, […]

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Strong man charged after entering Farmington home

FARMINGTON — Police arrested a Strong man early Saturday morning after he apparently entered a Holley Road home to ask to use the phone, Farmington police Chief Jack Peck said. Miguel Visuano, 28, faces charges of aggravated criminal trespass and domestic violence stalking after he walked into the residence, uninvited, about 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. […]