Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal

Dixfield woman accused of shoplifting

FARMINGTON — A Dixfield woman, who had two young children with her Saturday at Wal-Mart, is accused of trying to steal nearly $150 worth of items from the store. Farmington police officer Ryan Wagner arrested Cassandra Quinn, 34, on a misdemeanor charge of theft, police secretary Rachel Heseltine said Monday. Store security personnel detained Quinn […]

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Dunkin’ Donuts brews up support for local hockey

AUBURN — Ice hockey and hot coffee. It’s not just for the bleachers anymore. Dunkin’ Donuts of Maine on Wednesday became an official sponsor of local youth hockey, entering into a five-year agreement — with a pledge of $100,000 — to support the Maine Gladiators and the Twin City Titans.  Under the plan, Dunkin’ Donuts […]

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Augusta City Council sinks Dunkin’ Donuts proposal

AUGUSTA (AP) — Efforts to open a Dunkin’ Donuts shop in a residential neighborhood of Augusta have apparently died. The proposal found no supporters on the City Council on Thursday night. The planning board had previously rejected the developer’s proposal to rezone a residential lot on Davenport Street for business. The Kennebec Journal (http://bit.ly/GOW143 ) […]

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Augusta rejects doughnut shop proposal

AUGUSTA (AP) — The Augusta Planning Board has decided that a new Dunkin’ Donuts shop in the city is not their cup of tea. The board Tuesday voted unanimously to reject a zoning change needed for the Davenport Street project to move forward. The decision came after board members heard from neighbors, many of whom […]

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Some Augusta residents oppose two proposed Dunkin’ Donuts shops

AUGUSTA (AP) — Efforts to open two new Dunkin’ Donuts shops in Augusta are running into opposition from some people. Some residents near the proposed coffee shops are worried the developments will bring increased traffic congestion and other problems to their neighborhoods. The Planning Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday night to discuss the […]