AVON — A Strong man died after his pickup truck struck a tree and caught fire on Mile Square Road on Sunday evening, Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Department of Public Safety wrote in a release. Jason Flagg, 41, died at the scene, he wrote. The accident occurred just after 6 p.m. State Police “cited […]
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Livermore Falls man, Massachusetts family injured in Avon collision
AVON — Six people were injured Saturday morning when a car driven by a Livermore Falls man went out of control on Route 4 and collided with an oncoming SUV hauling a boat on a trailer, according Maine State Police. Trooper Eric Bronson responded to an accident at about 10:30 a.m. involving a 2002 Mercury […]
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Nation’s only nonprofit masonry school turning out skilled workers
AVON — Nestled in the hills of this Franklin County town is a hidden gem of a school, the Maine School of Masonry. The country’s only private, nonprofit masonry school is a dream come true for its founder, Stephen D. Mitchell, who opened its doors in 2005. Since then, Mitchell has taught hundreds of students […]
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Muriel L. Beaudette
AUBURN — Muriel L. Beaudette, 73, of 67 Begin Terrace in Sabattus, died Tuesday, April 18, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn. Born in Lewiston on Feb. 4, 1944, she was the daughter of Maurice and Juliette Paradis Turcotte. Educated in local schools, she worked for several area businesses, […]
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Selectmen in Franklin County Commission District 3 to elect budget committee rep
FARMINGTON — Selectmen in Franklin County Commission District 3 will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the county courthouse to elect a representative to the Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee. The elected selectman will replace former Avon Selectman John Calloway, who chose not to seek re-election this year. The term for the new […]
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Selectmen in Franklin County Commission District 3 to elect budget committee rep
FARMINGTON — Selectmen in Franklin County Commission District 3 will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the county courthouse to elect a representative to the Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee. The elected selectman will replace former Avon Selectman John Calloway, who chose not to seek re-election this year. The term for the new […]
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Avon residents say farewell to former selectman
AVON — Residents paid a loving tribute to a long-serving selectman for his dedicated community service at the annual town meeting Saturday. Approximately 40 voters approved a slate of officers and moved smoothly through the 59 articles in the 2017 warrant. Voters also offered a heartfelt tribute to outgoing Third Selectman John Calloway for his […]
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Avon voters to decide budget, officers Saturday
AVON — Voters will elect municipal officers and set a budget for 2017 at the annual town meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Town Hall. There are 58 articles on the warrant. The total budget requests is $229,000, which is about $50,000 more than last year. According to First Selectman Greta Espeaignnette, […]
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Phillips man arrested after leaving scene of Avon crash
AVON — A Phillips man was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after his vehicle went off Route 4 on Monday afternoon, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said in an email. Franklin County Deputy Brad Scovil responded to a report of a crash at 3:09 p.m. and found a vehicle well off the […]