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Bicyclist dies after collision with pickup truck in Farmington

August 1, 2021

FARMINGTON – Police say a Chesterville man died on Sunday morning after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a pickup truck on Farmington Falls Saturday afternoon. At 3:47 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, Franklin County Regional Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle versus bicycle crash on Farmington Falls Road (Route 2) in Farmington. The Farmington Police Department, Farmington Fire Department, and NorthStar ambulance responded to the scene. Farmington Police Chief Kenneth Charles said the investigation revealed that Christopher Krol, 55, of Chesterville, was riding his bicycle west on Farmington Falls Road when it was struck…

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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office weekly report

August 2, 2021

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office weekly report for July 24 – 30, 2021: (All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty.) 07/24/2021 0901hrs, Deputy Elmes conducted traffic…

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Summertime

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021

A proud family strolling through the field. (Photo by Karen Dalot)…

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Foot and Paddle: A summer hike on Burnt Mountain

July 30, 2021August 1, 2021

Burnt Mountain in Carrabassett Valley has become one of my favorite hikes. This 3609’ peak sports an above-tree line summit, with outstanding views of the northwestern…

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Kingfield Fire recognizes milestones

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021

KINGFIELD – The Kingfield Fire Department recently celebrated two noteworthy events. Ladder 51 officially entered into service on July 24, and Chief Fred Nichols was recognized…

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Annual Dead River alumni meeting Aug. 7

August 2, 2021

EUSTIS – The 40th annual meeting of the Alumni Association will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Cathedral Pines’ picnic area in Eustis at 10 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held at the Stratton-Eustis…

Obituaries

John R. Toothaker, Jr. (1939-2021)

August 1, 2021

PHILLIPS – John “Duna” Raymond Toothaker Jr., 82, passed away in his home on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1939, in Madrid, to parents John, Sr. and Elvie (Dunham) Toothaker. He was the third eldest…

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Letter to the editor: CMP’s leases questioned

August 1, 2021

Before I start let me remind you that the Corridor would cross Maine’s public reserve lands in Johnson Mt and West Forks Townships. Anytime development that has the potential to significantly alter real estate owned by the people of Maine…

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Music at the Gazebo reschedules Scott Barber concert for Aug. 4

August 1, 2021

FARMINGTON – On Aug. 4, the “Music at the Gazebo” series will feature Scott Barber, an amateur composer, guitarist, and kazoo enthusiast. He will be performing various jazzy selections and provide transcendent, incorporeal vibes to the general public. Others may…

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Graveside Military Memorial Service for Albert D. DeRaspe Aug. 20

July 31, 2021

AUGUSTA – Master Sergeant Albert Daniel DeRaspe, 73, died on March 19, 2020. All are welcome to a Graveside Military Memorial Service on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, 2 p.m. sharp, at the Niche Wall (Section N) at the Maine Veterans’…

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New Belle Creative Arts Center to host open house during Blueberry Fest

July 31, 2021July 30, 2021

WILTON – The former WS Wells Fiddlehead Cannery located at 87 High Street in Wilton has new life as the Belle Creative Arts Center. The new name gives an important nod to the long history of the cannery. The public…

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FMH to host two Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

July 31, 2021July 30, 2021

FARMINGTON – Franklin Memorial Hospital is hosting two “pop-up” vaccination clinics at local festivals in an effort to reach younger hard-to-reach individuals as COVID-19 cases rise in Maine and all states due in large part to the highly transmissible delta…