VIENNA — A Jay woman died Thursday when the vehicle she was a passenger in went off the road and struck a tree on snow-covered Route 41, state police said. Patricia Tardif, 74, died at the scene, Maine State Police Trooper Diane Perkins-Vance said. Attempts by a NorthStar Emergency Medical Services crew to resuscitate Tardif […]
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Drug search policy at Mt. Blue High School aired
FARMINGTON — An Regional School Unit 9 board member said the district’s policy allowing random, unannounced drug dog “sniff” searches at Mt. Blue High School needs to be used more to combat illegal drugs. But school administrators say the problem is under control and instituting sniff searches would lower morale and create an environment of […]
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Noles reaches new level with Mary Kay
VIENNA — Darrell Overcash, president of Mary Kay Inc. U.S., announces that Briana Noles of Vienna has achieved the position of independent sales director. In preparation for the next phase of her business, Noles was invited to attend a business and leadership development seminar in Dallas, home of the Mary Kay Inc. world headquarters, where […]
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Military notes
Air Force Airman Zachary R. St. Jean has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four […]
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Vienna voting results
VIENNA — Voters favored Election Day registration, 145-76, Town Clerk Connie Smith said. Questions 2 and 3, to establish racinos in Biddeford and Washington County and a casino in Lewiston, were turned down. The racino question lost 103-116. The casino question lost 82-138. The constitutional amendment on redistricting was approved, 116-98, Smith said.
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Two hurt in Wilton crash
WILTON — Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon when two cars collided at McCrillis Corner Road and Route 133, police officer Matthew Billian said. Justin Meyer, 18, of Vienna was traveling west on McCrillis Corner Road at about 3:30 p.m. and Fred Conlogue, 45, of Farmington was driving south on Route 133 when they collided […]
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Bad for democracy
On Nov. 8, Mainers will have the opportunity to vote to restore Election Day voter registration to the state, a right the state Legislature took away from the public during the last legislative session. I grew up in the civil rights era, watching incredible scenes on television of people getting beaten, attacked by dogs, even […]
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Vienna man pleads guilty in Farmington burglary case
FARMINGTON — A Vienna man pleaded guilty to burglary and assault charges in a case where a homeowner interrupted the break-in in April. Justin Meyer, 18, had initially faced a charge of robbery but was indicted this past spring on one count each of burglary and assault. If the case had gone to trial, Assistant […]
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Vienna Historical Society hosts Civil War event
VIENNA — In observance of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the Vienna Historical Society will hold an open house and living history day featuring an encampment of Company K, 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry. Festivities will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 and […]