Topic of next meeting will be Underground Railroad FARMINGTON — Colonial Daughters Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting on Feb. 26 at The White Elephant in Strong, with 14 members and three guests attending. Regent Marcia White of Rangeley opened the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was lead […]
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Prosecutors in Kennebunk Zumba prostitution trial may have to cover $23,000 in defendant’s legal fees
PORTLAND — Prosecutors in the first of two major trials in the now-famous Kennebunk prostitution case may be forced to pay nearly $23,000 to cover legal fees of the man they’re prosecuting. Defense attorneys representing Mark Strong Sr., a Thomaston businessman accused of helping run a prostitution business alongside Kennebunk fitness instructor Alexis Wright, filed […]
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Plymouth State University dean’s, president’s lists
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — The following students have been named to Plymouth State University’s president’s list and dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. President’s list Auburn: Nicolas Keene Gray: Cassandra Stokes Fryeburg: Kaitlyn Horan, Kristin Horan Strong: Allison Dubois Dean’s list Auburn: Shawn Handler Carrabassett Valley: Eliza Whatley Fryeburg: Jason Stefano Greenwood: Kira Szalma Livermore: […]
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Thomas College announces fall 2012 dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Area students who were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the fall 2012 semester are: Industry: Shayne Kemp, majoring in international business. Jay: Brenda Hiscock, entrepreneurship and small business management. New Sharon: Kelsea Adams, management; Taylor Harris, criminal justice. Phillips: Bridget Blood, criminal justice. Strong: Loretta Crockett, entrepreneurship and small […]
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Strong town meeting warrant reflects small increase in budget
STRONG — Voters will be asked to approve an annual municipal operating budget that reflects less than a one percent increase over 2012’s request. Last year’s final appropriation was $585,259, according to Selectman Milt Baston. If voters approve the selectmen’s and Budget Committee’s recommendations, the 2013 total will be $590,856. Several warrant articles propose using […]
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New books, early hours, at Strong Library
STRONG — The Strong Public Library will open early on Feb. 21 and March 28. The library is offering several ways to chase the winter blahs away. The library will open at 11:30 on two Thursdays, Feb. 21 and March 28, for people to check out books or other items or for those who want […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Joshua J. Norton, 33, Farmington, domestic violence criminal threatening, domestic violence stalking, Feb. 6, $250 bail, court appearance Feb. 21, Farmington Police Department. * Ronald Begin, 53, New Sharon, disorderly conduct, refusing to submit to arrest and violation of condition of […]
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Wright gives legal backing to Strong as Kennebunk prostitution case reaches high court
PORTLAND, Maine — Alexis Wright on Monday threw her legal support behind Mark Strong, the Thomaston businessman accused of helping her run a prostitution business out of a Kennebunk fitness studio, in Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Wright’s attorney, Sarah Churchill, filed a brief Monday with the state’s highest court urging the panel to uphold the […]
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MBMS students place in spelling bee
FARMINGTON — A spelling bee was held at the Mount Blue Middle School library on Jan. 11. Students placed as follows: first, Grace Andrews, grade 8, Farmington; second, Amber Luicha, grade 7, Wilton; third, Zeke Robinson, grade 7, Farmington; fourth, Hayley Garcia, grade 7, Farmington; fifth, Noah Widen, grade 7, Wilton; alternate, Kayla LeGrand, grade […]