JAY — The Fire Rescue Department will be holding a boot drive to collect money for police and fire Chief Larry White Sr. on Thursday, April 3, at Otis Federal Credit Union on Main Street. White is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. The collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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West Paris fire chief threatens resignation over safety concerns
WEST PARIS — Claiming town officials have been unresponsive to his repeated requests to improve fire safety in the town, fire Chief Norm St. Pierre submitted his resignation March 18. On Monday, St. Pierre said he has agreed to rescind his resignation from the force, but a final decision on whether to leave the department […]
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Waterville police arrest three in alleged drug trafficking ring, find $5,000 hidden in woman’s bra
WATERVILLE — What began as a call on a domestic dispute in downtown Waterville led police to uncover what they say is a crack cocaine and oxycodone ring based in New York City. Police believe they have concluded a three-month investigation into the sale of the drugs, and arrested three Maine residents, one allegedly a […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Dixfield selectmen unanimously appoint Public Works director
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday to appoint Calvin Beaumier as Public Works director. He will continue to serve as code enforcement officer. Town Manager Linda Pagels-Wentworth told the board that the hiring committee received three “very good” candidates for the director’s job. “All three of the candidates were great,” she said. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Hard work pays off for council challengers in Lewiston Wards 1, 7
LEWISTON — Incumbents in Wards 1 and 7 lost their City Council seats Tuesday in close voting. Leslie Dubois defeated two-term Councilor John Butler by a tally of 413-328 to claim the Ward 1 seat. In Ward 7, Michael Lachance defeated incumbent Richard Desjardins, 597-409. Both candidates credited their wins to hard work and knocking […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Second man pleads guilty in Wilton beating
FARMINGTON — A Livermore Falls man was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in jail, all suspended, and two years of probation for his part in the beating of a Wilton man June 30. Juan Colon, 23, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon in Franklin County Superior Court. He had […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Western Mountain Leo installs club officers
SALEM — The Western Mountain Leo Club held installation of officers and new members at Mt. Abram High School recently. Leo Adviser Janet White started the evening off by welcoming students, parents, friends, Lions members and District Governor Leo Gould. White said, “The Phillips-Strong Lions Club is very proud of the youth in our community […]
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Resident puts unfounded rumor to rest
PHILLIPS — One Phillips resident said he wanted to put to rest a rumor that has circulated around town and beyond without any credible sources. John Foss, who recently volunteered to serve on the RSU 58 school board, told selectmen and the town manager Tuesday night about his frustrations with people who spread half-truths and […]
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RSU 9 hires new staff
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors approved hiring several people on Aug. 27 that Superintendent Tom Ward recommended for positions in the 10-town school district. Lynda Szenes was hired as a special education teacher at W.G. Mallett School in Farmington. Diane Pinkham was hired as a half-time third-grade teacher at Mallett. Teacher Keith Martin, who is […]
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Campaign for Blaine House revved up
FALMOUTH — Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud said if Republican Gov. Paul LePage — one of the congressman’s chief rivals in the 2014 gubernatorial race — told GOP donors recently that current Democratic President Barack Obama “hates white people,” it’s “unfortunate.” But the Democrat from Maine’s 2nd District was careful to say he didn’t know […]