FARMINGTON — A New Sharon motorcyclist faces charges after police say they chased him at high speeds along several roads Saturday afternoon. Chris Crockett, 52, was arrested on charges of eluding an officer, criminal speed, driving without a license and driving to endanger by Farmington Police Officer Darin Gilbert. Crockett apologized for his behavior after […]
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Franklin County Arrest Log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Cindy Mitchell, 53, Jay, aggravated trafficking of illegal drug, Sept. 7, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Oct. 26, Jay Police Department. Chris Crockett, 52, New Sharon, eluding an officer, criminal speed, driving without a license, driving to endanger, Sept. 8, $300 cash, court […]
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Sandy River boat launches near completion
NEW SHARON — Labor Day weekend traffic whizzed past the new Sandy River boat launch off Route 2 on Saturday just beyond the New Sharon-Farmington line. A new wooden post opposite the eastbound lane’s 55 mph sign marked the as yet unsigned entrance to a short graded dirt road that leads down into a small […]
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Suspect’s car catches fire in police chase
JAY — A Wilton man faces charges after police say he led them on a chase Friday night that began in New Sharon and continued through several Franklin County towns before the engine in the man’s vehicle blew up and caught fire on Route 133 in Jay. He then fled on foot. Allan Stebbins, 29, […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Jammie Cote, 28, Farmington, domestic violence assault, Aug. 3, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kenneth Littlefield, 56, Chesterville, domestic violence assault, criminal threatening, Aug. 3, $250 cash bail, court appearance Aug. 23, Maine State Police. * Michael Dellarma, 24, Wilton, driving under the influence/drugs, Aug. 4, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Sept. […]
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Sheridan Richards
LEWISTON — Sheridan Richards, 72, of New Sharon, died peacefully at Central Maine Medical Center, Friday, July 27, surrounded by family and friends. Sheridan was born Nov. 4, 1939, in Strong, the son of Ross Edmund and Ruth Marion (Stinchfield) Richards. While growing up on the family farm, he attended the local schools and graduated […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Stevie-Lee Gagne, 24, Phillips, failure to appear-domestic violence, July 23, $1,000 cash, court appearance Sept. 6, Farmington Police Department. * Tracey L. Steward, 46, Skowhegan, possession of suspended license, July 24, $300 cash bail, court appearance Sept. 20, Farmington Police Department. […]
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Blueberries mostly ready for the picking
WILTON — Siblings from the Jay and Canton area arrived at a local blueberry farm Tuesday afternoon ready to pick berries. “It’s a yearly thing,” said Maryette Castonguay as she and sisters Lauri Anne Castonguay, Elaine Castonguay, Connie St. Pierre and brother, Bert Castonguay, prepared to enter the Wilton Blueberry Farm field of high bush […]
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Briefly
Community breakfast RANGELEY — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast with everyone invited to attend will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Rangeley Inn on Main Street. Anyone with special dietary needs should call in advance so they can try to accommodate your needs. For more information call 864-3341. Rangeley street dance […]
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Man accused of having sexual relations with teen has bail set
FARMINGTON — A judge set bail Friday for a Lewiston man accused of having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl on June 10. The hearing that brought the $5,000 cash or $50,000 surety bail followed a missing-person search for the teenager who was said to have run away from her foster home in New Sharon […]