A vehicle driven by Daniel Smith, 62, of Bangor attempted to turn around and pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by Seth Reed, 27, of Vassalboro.
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Avon homeowner charged with 2 unpermitted fires
Patrick Barr was found burning a snowmobile and chairs in his driveway.
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Farmington to host inaugural open chess tournament
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department is delighted to announce its first-ever Farmington Open Chess Tournament to be held on October 14, coinciding with National Chess Day, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exciting event marks a milestone for the center’s new Farmington Chess Club, now one of the most active clubs in Maine. […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. Are you passionate about what we’re doing? Let […]
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We are called on to do our homework
To the Editor: With so many referendum decisions coming up in next month’s election, we are called on to do our homework. Some of the questions seem straightforward until you look into them. To deal with it, I am taking simple guiding steps. I will choose transparency and democracy on each question. I will also […]
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Suppers JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St., Post 3335 take out suppers. This month will feature comfort foods. This week, the menu for Oct. 13 will be Shepard’s Pie, salad, brownies for $12. Serving starts at 5 p.m. Please call ahead to reserve your meal, 897-2122. CARTHAGE — Public Harvest […]
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Presentation for new woodland owners offered
REGION — Maine Woodland Owners is hosting a presentation geared for property owners in Maine who are new to managing their woodlands. Maine Forest Service District Forester, Lauren Ouellette, will present “You Have Woods…Now What?” “Ten Important Things for New Woodland Owners” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 4 – 5 p.m. as part of […]
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Cougar boys take first at Mt Blue relays
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue boys cross country team took first place at the Mt. Blue relays in Farmington on Friday, Oct. 6. There were 17 schools competing in the race in which teams of 5 runners each complete a 2 mile loop. There were over 70 teams in all. Lucas Hutchinson of Oxford Hills […]
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Halloween window painting returns to Farmington
FARMINGTON —The Farmington Downtown Association and the Farmington Rotary Club are proud to sponsor Halloween Window Painting on Friday, October 27 from 3-4 p.m. Registration will take place in front of the Pierce House on Main Street starting at 3 p.m. Window locations are assigned by grade. Painting will take place between the hours of […]
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Kingfield POPS brings songwriting workshop to middle school
KINGFIELD – Last week, Kingfield POPS sponsored a songwriting workshop for students at Day Mountain Regional Middle School with Maine music legends Dave Gutter and Nate Winter. An integral part of the Kingfield POPS mission is to bring music and arts education and experiences to kids in rural Maine. The popular summer concert featuring the […]