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Farmington explosion civil suits settled

October 25, 2021

FARMINGTON – Civil suits filed in relation to the 2019 explosion at an office building on the Farmington Falls Road have been settled, according to documents filed with the Franklin County court system. The suits related to the Sept. 16, 2019 explosion at the Life Enrichment Advancing People Inc. office building previously located at 313 Farmington Falls Road. Larry Lord, the maintenance supervisor for LEAP, was inside the building with a Farmington Fire Rescue crew investigating a report of a gas leak when the explosion occurred. Six firefighters were injured and Capt. Michael Bell was killed in the blast. According…

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Mt. Blue Girls’ Soccer defeats Skowhegan in preliminary matchup

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

FARMINGTON – The Mt. Blue High School Girls’ Soccer team advanced to the quarterfinals of the Maine Principals Association’s Class A North Championship Friday evening with…

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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office weekly report

October 25, 2021

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office weekly report for Oct. 16-22, 2021: (All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty.) 10/16/2021 0135hrs, Deputy Cusson and Sgt. Richards assisted…

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Fall settles in

October 24, 2021October 25, 2021

Whoever eats the fastest, gets the most. (Photo by Dennis York)…

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New hires at county jail

October 23, 2021October 24, 2021

FARMINGTON — After approving the minutes and the treasurer’s report, the county commissioners reviewed two new hires at the county jail. The county jail has been…

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Politics & Other Mistakes: Stealing reality

October 25, 2021

The election has been stolen! The one in 2022, I mean! Never mind that the vote hasn’t happened yet. The fix is already in. The Big Lie is being spread. It’s already too late to Stop the Steal. Or, more…

Happenings

Gnomes’ Home judges’ choice at annual Pumpkins on Parade event

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

PHILLIPS – The 3rd Annual Pumpkins on Parade was held Saturday at the Phillips Area Community Center (PACC) on Depot Street. The “Gnomes’ Home,” created by Monica Huntoon, was awarded Judges’ Choice and Most Original by the panel of judges.…

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Pets of the Week: Dixie and Sandy

October 25, 2021

Pets of the Week is a regular column highlighting pets available for adoption at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. *Dixie, 3 years, female, Pitbull Terrier mix: Meet Dixie! This sweet girl loves people and has a very laid back and…

Obituaries

Larry Smalt (1938-2021)

October 25, 2021

SOUTH PARIS – Larry Smalt, 83, formerly of Farmington, died on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at the Maine Veteran’s Home in South Paris. Larry was born on Jan. 28, 1938, in Rochester, N.Y., a son of Kenneth and Elnora Smalt.…

Sports

Daniels, Twitchell score for Beavers in field hockey win over NEC

October 25, 2021

HENNIKER, New Hampshire – A pair of first quarter goals from Mya Daniels and Ginny Twitchell propelled the University of Maine at Farmington field hockey team to a 2-1 win over New England College, in a New England Collegiate Conference…

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UMF XC: Beavers compete at Bowdoin Invitational

October 24, 2021

Wentworth paces UMF women’s XC at Bowdoin Invitational #2 BRUNSWICK – First year Charlotte Wentworth finished seventh overall and was one of two Beaver runners among the top-10 finishers and led the University of Maine at Farmington women’s cross country…

Outdoors

2nd annual Dale Hardy Turkey Trap Shoot set for Nov. 7

October 24, 2021

WILTON – Wilton Fish & Game Association invites the public to participate in the 2nd annual Dale Hardy Turkey Trap Shoot set for Sunday, Nov. 7, at the club on Route 2 in Wilton. Shooters will have the chance to…

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Letter to the editor: Don’t abolish our elected county treasurer, vote no Nov. 2

October 24, 2021

Like the majority of county treasurer positions in the state, our Franklin County office of treasurer has been an elected position ever since it was first established. Two of our three county commissioners have asked voters to let them change…