TEMPLE — A fire destroyed a shed and its contents, including an all-terrain vehicle and tools, Sunday morning on Route 43. State fire investigators were at the site Monday trying to determine the cause, Fire Chief Dave True said. The homeowner, Danny Williams, used a garden hose to prevent the flames from spreading to the […]
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Farmington police arrest Temple man with wrong plates on car
FARMINGTON — Police said a Temple man faces charges after failing to stop for an officer Sunday morning. James Mackin, 27, was arrested on charges of failing to stop for an officer, attaching false plates and driving with a suspended registration. Police said Mackin was getting gasoline at Madore’s Market in West Farmington just before […]
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Temple family makes award-winning birch syrup
TEMPLE — Susie Dennison opened a spigot on a canner Monday and filled a bottle with dark-colored, homemade birch syrup. Her husband, Michael Romanyshyn, took the full bottle and placed it on a dish towel on the counter of their commercial bakery. He attached a Temple Tappers label on it and the process continued. The […]
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Temple woman faces charge in Farmington accident
FARMINGTON — Police said a Temple woman was charged after her car rear-ended another stopped on Routes 2 and 4 on Thursday, injuring at least four people. Michelle Clark, 44, was summoned on a charge of failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle, according to Farmington police officer William Tanner’s report. Edith Dubay, 67, […]
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Hollis B. Mosher
TEMPLE — Public memorial graveside services for Hollis B. Mosher, “Bill,” of Temple, were held Saturday morning at the Village Cemetery, Temple, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Family and friends offered words of remembrance and military honors were provided by Camp Keyes, Augusta. Following services, a family reception was held at the Mosher home in […]
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RSU 9 voters reject $32.25 million budget
FARMINGTON – Regional School Unit 9’s proposed $32.25 million school budget for 2015-16 failed Tuesday by a 741-1,045 vote. Only Farmington, Starks and Weld in the 10-town district approved the spending plan, which was a 3.9 percent increase, or $1.2 million, from the current budget. Farmington voters passed it by a 262-234 vote. Starks residents […]
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“Unique Maine Farms” author in Temple
TEMPLE — Temple Historical Society will present a program by Mary Quinn Doyle, author of “Unique Maine Farms,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Temple Town Hall on Rt. 43. Doyle features several Franklin County farms in her collection including the Koviashuvik Local Living School in Temple. Her talk, illustrated with […]
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Temple woman faces several charges from late night drive
FARMINGTON — Police said a Temple woman faces charges that include drunken driving and assaulting an officer after driving through town late Sunday night. Sarah Sullivan, 33, is charged with reckless conduct with a motor vehicle, operating under the influence, unlawful possession of an illegal drug, imprudent speed, driving to endanger, failure to stop at […]
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Fire destroys Temple home
TEMPLE — A fire that destroyed a home at 5 Forest Hill early Tuesday morning was ruled accidental, fire Chief David True said. The home of Chris Wahlstrom off Varnum Pond Road was pretty much gone by the time firefighters arrived about 2 a.m., True said. Wahlstrom, a Merchant Marine, was not at home. Apparently, […]
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Farmington Horsemen’s Association holds annual banquet
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Horsemen’s Association held their annual meeting on Feb. 7 at the University of Maine of Farmington with approximately 70 people in attendance. After a buffet meal, the following awards were presented. Best two year old: Madison Touch, owner John Korhonen of Livermore, trained by Mike and Sherry Cushing. Best three year […]