FARMINGTON — A 15-year-old from Industry charged with terrorizing by making a threat on a Mt. Blue school bus faces new charges. The teenager has also made threats against another juvenile who was a witness to the incident on the school bus, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Tuesday. The 15-year-old was arrested Feb. […]
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Peru woman pleads guilty in heroin case
FARMINGTON — A Peru woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal conspiracy to buy heroin in Connecticut and bring it back to the region to sell it in 2016. Lauren J. Leonard, 25, formerly of Industry, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Superior Court to the felony charge that is punishable by up to 10 years in […]
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Rumford man to serve seven years in drug cases
FARMINGTON — A Rumford man will serve more than seven years in prison for drug-related charges, including importing and selling heroin in 2016. Logan D. C. White, 28, formerly of Industry, pleaded guilty to felony charges of illegal importation of scheduled drugs and unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs on June 8 in Franklin County Superior […]
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Sports apparel manufacturer planning move to downtown Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to assist with applying and administering a grant to bring a manufacturing business to downtown Farmington. Peter Roberts, owner of Origin BJJ, LLC, is manufacturing jiujitsu and combat sports apparel in Industry. The company has outgrown the space and is looking to move to […]
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RSU 9 asks Farmington court to dismiss lawsuit
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 lawyers have asked the Franklin County Superior Court to dismiss a three-count civil suit filed by a retired Industry teacher who claims she’s owed back pay. The reasons for dismissal include that Janet Plouffe’s salary was controlled by a collective bargaining agreement, which requires a grievance procedure that she […]
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Retired Industry teacher sues RSU 9 for back wages
FARMINGTON — A retired Regional School Unit 9 teacher is suing the district for unpaid wages plus interest from Sept. 1, 2003, to June 15, 2016, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Franklin County Superior Court. Janet Plouffe of Industry worked for RSU 9 as a part-time teacher two full days per week, according […]
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Giddy-Up & Go to hold annual Hay Raiser for shelter horses
INDUSTRY — Giddy-Up & Go 4-H Horse Club is sponsoring its 10th annual Hay Raiser this week to raise funds and provide other necessities for Industry horses in need. The club’s fundraiser for Double B Equine Rescue is looking for donations of hay, grain, shavings or money to help support the horses at the Industry […]
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Fire destroys seasonal residence in Industry
INDUSTRY — The cause of a fire Tuesday night that destroyed a seasonal residence on New Sharon Road will go down as undetermined because of the damage, Fire Chief Kevin Gurney said Wednesday. State fire investigator Jeremy Damren of the State Fire Marshal’s Office was at the scene Wednesday morning to investigate the cause. About […]