FARMINGTON — Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. on Tuesday proposed creating a deputy position dedicated to patrolling the unorganized territory, paid for through the unorganized territory budget. The deputy would provide additional protection and law enforcement presence to the people in northern Franklin County, Nichols said. The proposed unorganized territory budget for Franklin County is $1.28 […]
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Franklin County rescinds vote on comp time
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to rescind their 2-1 vote in January to give hourly, nonunion “essential employees” compensation time for working storm days when offices are closed. The move came during the annual review of the Personnel Policy, which covers nonunion employees. Commissioners did not want to add the proposal to the policy. […]
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Gov. LePage defies Dems, appoints Mason sheriff in Kennebec County
UPDATE: Secretary of State might not certify LePage’s choice for Kennebec sheriff AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage announced Thursday that he would appoint Kenneth Mason, a Democrat, to the post of sheriff for Kennebec County after a monthslong dispute with the county’s Democratic Committee. Democrats had asked LePage to appoint interim Sheriff Ryan Reardon to the post, […]
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Scott Nichols to run for 2nd term as Franklin County sheriff
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. is collecting signatures for a second four-year term as sheriff. He needs to collect 150 signatures before March 15. Nichols has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience and is a military veteran. He is a 1979 graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington. “I […]
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Clyde Barker elected chairman of Franklin County commissioners
FARMINGTON — Clyde Barker of Strong was elected chairman of the Franklin County Commission on Monday. Traditionally, the three commissioners take turns being chairman for a year. Barker said that when commissioners are going over the warrants and there are any questions on purchases, the department heads will be called in to explain what they […]
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Sheriff presents law enforcement plans to Paris
PARIS — Selectmen decided to table a decision on the future of the Police Department after hearing from Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant about what services his agency could provide. Gallant said Paris has three options: keeping its police department and size it as needed; disbanding the department; or contracting with the Sheriff’s Office. He shared […]
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Blaine K. Footman
1934 – 2015 DURHAM — Blaine K. Footman, 81, of Durham passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 10, 1934, a son of the late James and Alice (White) Footman. He grew up in the area and attended local schools there. […]
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Police ID woman shot by officer while wielding weapon in Carmel
CARMEL (AP) — Authorities have released the name of the woman shot by a sheriff’s deputy in central Maine after advancing toward the deputy holding what was described as a homemade weapon. A spokesman for the state Attorney General’s office said Monday that Penobscot County Sheriff’s Deputy Kari Kurth shot and wounded 20-year-old Alexis Lannon, […]
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Androscoggin County commissioners name jail administrator
AUBURN — Androscoggin County commissioners Wednesday promoted acting jail administrator Lt. Jeff Chute to be permanent jail administrator. The commissioners unanimously approved Sheriff Eric Samson’s recommendation to award Chute the position of jail administrator along with the title of captain. Chute, 45, has worked for the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department since 1995, the past eight […]
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Smooth transfer planned for new Androscoggin County sheriff
AUBURN — Weeks before Eric Samson is sworn in as the Androscoggin County sheriff, he and his appointee for chief deputy, William Gagne, will have office space, new training on management computers and the keys to the courthouse. “They’re going to have access to everything,” said Sheriff Guy Desjardins, whose term expires on Dec. 31. […]