In their 2016 budget recommendations, selectmen propose no increase in the Fire Department budget, countering to a request from Fire Chef Terry Bell.
Lauren Abbate
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Franklin County grand jury hands up 39 indictments
Included in the indictments was a Carthage man accused of trying to kill his girlfriend in November and a Carthage father and son accused of drug trafficking.
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Farmington fire department budget up for selectmen’s recommendation
Fire Chief Terry Bell has urged the town to hire four full-time firefighters amid a dwindling number of qualified volunteers.
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Snodeo, snowmobiling a boon for Rangeley area after winter’s slow start
As the first big tourism weekend of winter gets underway, businesses, tourism officials and snowmobile aficionados say things are looking up after the lack of cold temperatures and snow early in the season.
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Carthage father and son indicted on drug charges
Russell Smith and his son, Anthony Smith, were indicted by a Franklin County grand jury after July raids on their homes.
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Carthage man indicted on attempted murder charge
Benjamin T. Bowie was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury Thursday on felony charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and aggravated assault with a weapon.
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Strong man charged with sexual abuse of a minor
Michael Crandall, 54, was arrested on the charge following a joint investigation conducted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the state Department of Health and Human Services.
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Bail reduced for Industry man charged in fatal New Year’s hit and run
Bail for Tommy Clark, charged with two felonies in the death of pedestrian Taylor Gaboury, was reduced from $75,000 cash to $50,000 cash or real estate.
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No one seriously hurt when pickup slides off Route 133 in Farmington
Snowy road conditions contributed to the Wednesday morning accident, police said.
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Farmington police eye warrant for man in fight at convenience store
Police have sought the man since the Tuesday night parking lot fight at Jack’s Trading Post.