FARMINGTON — Two men were indicted Thursday on multiple sex-related charges. A Franklin County grand jury indicted James Lundy, 46, of Weld, on three felony charges of unlawful sexual contact and three misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual contact. He was also indicted on four counts of misdemeanor furnishing liquor to minors under age 21. Lundy […]
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First Time Campers raffle offers free weekend of camping
For more information about the First Time Campers program or to get an application, call 688-4712, or visit www.take-it-outside.com. For more information about Maine state parks and historic sites, visit www.parksandlands.com. WELD — Forty-four lucky families will get a free weekend of camping this summer at one of 11 Maine state park campgrounds, such as […]
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Dixfield to hold Drug Take-Back Day
DIXFIELD — The Police Department is taking part in National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. Chief Richard Pickett said previous drug collections have been very successful in getting rid of outdated and unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The nationwide day is meant to keep drugs out of the hands of those not authorized to use […]
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Nine RSU 9 towns accept Starks into district
RSU 9 Town Votes Chesterville: 21 yes, 5 no Farmington: 97, 7 Industry: 26, 3 New Sharon: 45, 7 New Vineyard: 26, 1 Temple: 20, 0 Vienna: 14, 2 Weld: 17, 2 Wilton: 55, 7 TOTAL VOTES: 321 yes, 34 no FARMINGTON — Voters in all nine Regional School Unit 9 towns approved of Starks […]
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Carthage man arrested in year-old burglary
FARMINGTON — A Carthage man was charged Thursday with burglarizing a house in Weld last year, after his DNA was found on evidence at the scene, Franklin County Deputy Nathan Reid said. Brandon E. Virgin, 24, was charged with felony burglary in the case, Reid said. A small amount of cash was taken in the […]
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Former state park manager announces campaign for House seat 92
WELD — Thomas H. Skolfield has announced that he is a Republican candidate for Maine State House District 92 seat. Skolfield, born in Rumford and raised in Weld, had a 43-year career in public service with the Maine Department of Conservation’s Bureau of Parks and Lands, according to his campaign announcement. Skolfield began as a […]
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Critter tracking MERCER — The Maine Forest Service, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter, Small Woodland Owner’s Association of Maine, will hold a workshop on the finer points of critter tracking and scat identification and habitat considerations. Inland Fisheries Wildlife Biologists Bob Cordes and Chuck Hulsey will lead the discussion, […]
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Community breakfast OQUOSSOC — A Ladies/Community Breakfast will be from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the Gingerbread House. Anyone who has special dietary needs should call in advance. For more information, call 864-3602. Fiddle concert WELD — The Ladies Extension Homemakers are sponsoring an evening of music with the Mt. Blue High […]
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Weld man faces sex, liquor charges
WELD — A local man is accused of inappropriately touching a girl under age 18 over the last couple of years, Franklin County Sheriff Detective David St. Laurent said Monday. James Lundy, 45, was arrested Friday on a charge of felony unlawful sexual assault and a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault, St. Laurent said. He […]