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Franklin County sheriff to send out bid packages for new cruisers

FARMINGTON — Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols received the go-ahead Tuesday to request bids for three 2014 cruisers from four dealerships. Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously to let Nichols send out the bids pertaining to the specifications he presented to them. ...

Jay man pleads guilty to sexual contact with child

FARMINGTON — A Jay man pleaded guilty Wednesday to committing unlawful sexual contact against a child under age 12 in August 2010. Ralph O. Metcalf, 34, had been indicted on a charge of gross sexual assault. His trial, which was expected to last two days, was based on that charge.

Franklin County Arrest Log

FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Joshua Ramey, 23, Byron, driving after suspension, violation of condition of release, June 17, $250 cash bail, court appearance Aug.7, byb Farmington Police Department. * Michael Bic...

New ministry brings manna and melodies from above

FARMINGTON — Guy and Debbie Stevenson have a mission to bring manna (food) and music to area churches. The couple also has a heart for the Franklin County Animal Shelter. This Saturday, the new Manna and Melody Ministries will provide manna in the form of grilled hot dogs and ...

Entertainment, pie and stories at Pie on the Porch Saturday

FARMINGTON — Pie, musical entertainers and storytellers will highlight Saturday's Pie on the Porch at the Holman Parish House, 227 Main St.   The Old South Church Pie On The Porch planning committee has announced the lineup for the jam-packed afternoon of musica...

Wilton Fish & Wildlife make improvements with NRA grant

WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association recently received an $8,292 grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation for drilling a well and installing a public restroom. The local fish and game association wanted to sponsor more adult and youth programs so they applied f...

Farmington board takes look at potential revenue-sharing cut

FARMINGTON — A decrease in state revenue-sharing would mean an estimated $20 tax increase on a property valued at $100,000, Town Manager Richard Davis says. Based on a recent report from the Maine Municipal Association, the initial loss to the town was estimated at $72,752. The full ...

Paine named principal of New Sharon school

FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors voted Tuesday to appoint Darlene Paine of Wilton as the new principal of Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon. Paine has been principal of Academy Hill School and Cushing School in Wilton for eight years. Prior to that, Paine was principal of Searsport Elem...

Two injured when driver falls asleep at the wheel

LIVERMORE FALLS — Two people were injured Tuesday when a driver fell asleep at the wheel and the van he was driving went off the road, struck a mailbox and guy wire and ended up at the woods line at a property on Route 133. Christopher Gray, 22, of Livermore Falls told police he was ...

Memorial garden dedicated to volunteer

LIVERMORE FALLS — The Livermore Falls Library Association, family, friends and employees of the Treat Memorial Library dedicated the Doris DeMillo Memorial Garden Tuesday night in memory of a woman who volunteered thousand of hours there. DeMillo of Livermore Falls died of cancer at ...

Rangeley town manager resigns

RANGELEY — Town Manager Tim Kane has submitted a letter advising the Board of Selectmen that he will be stepping down from his position. He has accepted a school superintendent position in Washington County; his last day of work in Rangeley will be July 19. “My wife and ...

State releases some Anthem information

LEWISTON — The state on Tuesday released the list of doctors and hospitals that Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will allow patients to use in its newly proposed insurance plan.  The provider list includes some Central Maine Healthcare medical employees, including audiologists,...

Livermore Falls delays town meeting until state budget settled

LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen agreed Monday to hold off on deciding when to hold a special town meeting to deal with the 12 articles voters rejected during the annual town meeting referendum June 11. The board wants to wait to see what happens with the state budget. They want to know h...

Franklin commissioners vote to accept bid for new dispatch consoles

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to accept a bid from WB Mason in Maine for three sit-to-stand dispatcher consoles and for installation of them in the new dispatch center. The company was the only bidder at $40,474. It does not include chairs. The bid p...

Livermore Falls police investigate curfew violations, vandalism

LIVERMORE FALLS — A Knapp Street resident preparing to go to work at 4:42 a.m. Tuesday discovered that a picture window in his house was shot with a BB gun, police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said. The family had heard a noise about 11 p.m. that woke them up, but didn't get up to check ...

SAD 58 voters pass new budget

SALEM TOWNSHIP — Next year's SAD 58 school budget passed Tuesday. In Avon, Kingfield, Phillips and Strong, 155 residents went to the polls to vote in favor of SAD 58's $9 million budget, while 103 voted against it. Polls closed at 6 p.m. in all four towns. One of the two warra...

Kingfield residents to explore SAD 58 options

KINGFIELD — Townspeople are being offered a chance to explore the future of their partnership with the SAD 58 school district. At the Monday evening meeting, Vice Chairman Merv Wilson said that Strong Selectman Mike Pond has asked that his town have increased representation on the Sc...

Property maintenance ordinance sent back to Planning Board

LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to ask the Planning Board to re-evaluate a property maintenance ordinance and try to make it more town-oriented before sending it back to voters. Residents rejected the proposed property maintenance ordinance by a 87-200 vote on Ju...

Two women receive minor injuries in Wilton crash

WILTON — Two women received minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Burgess Hill Saturday morning. Sharon Nichols, 65, of Industry and Maxine Swett, 79, of Jay both received minor injuries and were taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital by NorthStar Ambulance, police Chief Heidi Wilcox...

Police check on young people reported on downtown roof

FARMINGTON — Police responded to a call about young people on a downtown roof early Saturday morning and charged a woman for furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol. Police say Mercedes Freeman, 19, of Farmington was the apartment tenant at 164 Broadway, where police found t...

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