FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Zachary Webber, 31, Farmington, driving after suspension, Nov. 7, $250 cash bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Farmington Police Department. * Kimberly Helms, 28, Livermore, warrant-unlawful possession/false public alarm, Nov. 10, $980 bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Maine State Police. * Ronnie […]
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Twitchell joins Sandy River Realty
FARMINGTON — Coldwell Banker Sandy River Realty, 602 Wilton Road, welcomes Josiah Twitchell. Twitchell is a native of Kingfield, now living in Strong with his wife of three years. He attended Central Maine Community College, where he studied social sciences, English and math, earning his associate degree. He enjoys spending time with his wife, the […]
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Co-defendant in robbery case gets suspended sentence
FARMINGTON — The getaway driver in a local convenience store robbery in 2010 was sentenced Friday to six months in jail, all suspended. Marcia Tracy, 29, of Strong was also sentenced to serve one year of probation, according to Franklin County Superior Court documents. She drove the Jeep used in the heist at C.N. Brown’s […]
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Glenn Foster Brackley
AUBURN — Glenn Foster Brackley, 84, died Oct. 9, in Auburn, after a brief illness. He was born June 11, 1928, in Strong, the son of Glendon and Natalie Luce Brackley. He attended school in Strong and resided in Gray since 1956. He worked for the State DOT from 1953, until his retirement. For many […]
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Patricia L. Dionisio
NEW GLOUCESTER — Patricia Louise Dionisio passed away unexpectedly at her home in New Gloucester on Oct. 22. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Some would say she died from a broken heart, but even in this great sadness you can say she is happy to be reunited with her children, Paula […]
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Wilma G. Bartlett
CASCO — Wilma G. Bartlett, 98, of Casco, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, at her home. She was born in Strong, June 7, 1914, the daughter of Clyde E. and Elsie A. (Pinkham) Durrell. She was educated in the schools of Strong. On June 27, 1959, she married Paul Bartlett in East Hartford, Conn. Paul […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Charles Swingfield, 57, New Sharon, violation condition of release, Oct. 15, $250 cash bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kevin Dunham, 47, Strong, domestic assault, Oct. 16, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Laurie Benjamin, […]
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Genealogical Society to meet FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Valley Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will hold their monthly meeting at the Farmington Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The guest speaker will be David Holmes from Kingfield, speaking on “The Kingfield Rebellion.” Guests are welcome. Homemakers to set programs CHESTERVILLE — […]
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Maine Pellet Summit seeks to generate interest in energy solutions
STRONG — Former SAD 58 Superintendent Quenten Clark regularly told his visitors that Maine was the Saudi Arabia of wood. Maine has lots and lots of wood, which is a renewable resource, he’d say. On Saturday, Oct. 13, Clark will be one of several presenters at the Maine Pellet Summit at the Strong Elementary School. […]
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Wilson Grange Passport Dinner WILTON — This season’s Wilson Grange Passport Dinner Tour begins with a Harvest Dinner on Friday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. Menu will include baked ham, favorite vegetable sides, yeast rolls, individual pumpkin cheesecakes, fresh pressed cider, coffee and tea. $12 per person. Reservations will be appreciated; call Chris Krauss at […]