Kaitlin Schroeder

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Published
September 4, 2014

Waterville police investigate abandoned car wreck with alcohol containers

Two people found lying in a nearby yard are suspected to have left the accident scene, with one drinking and driving during the wreck.
Published
September 3, 2014

Swift-moving virus shutters Franklin County Animal Shelter

The shelter director said puppies are particularly vulnerable to canine parvovirus and staff are working to decontaminate the Industry shelter.
Published
August 31, 2014

Farmington considers first contract with current town manager

Selectmen are weighing whether negotiating a contract would protect town interests or create an adversarial relationship.
Published
August 30, 2014

Rural police face tall odds in drugged-driving cases

Long distances, short-lived effects of drugs and the scarcity of trained experts to work large patrol areas are some of the challenges facing drug recognition experts.
Published
August 28, 2014

Franklin Community Health Network to join MaineHealth Oct. 1

The Farmington-based health network got approval from the state Department of Health and Human Services Wednesday to join the Portland-based system.
Published
August 27, 2014

Farmington selectmen approve 10 percent property tax hike

Town officials have blamed state aid cuts and school budget hikes for higher property taxes.
Published
August 27, 2014

Case against Somerset County inmate who died still pending

The Franklin County district attorney is pursuing a criminal activity connection so money found in the investigation can be seized.
Published
August 26, 2014

Farmington again tells Red Cross to ask county, not town, for money

Selectmen voted 4-0, with one member absent, not to put the request from the American Red Cross for $1,200 to the voters.
Published
August 25, 2014

Stuffed bear heads reported stolen from Franklin County cabin

Sheriff Scott Nichols reported two stuffed bear heads, three flashlights and two folding chairs were taken from a secluded Alder Stream Township cabin over the summer.
Published
August 25, 2014

Unity woman experiences California quake

Melissa Packard, director of elections for the Maine Secretary of State’s Office, said she could feel Sunday’s earthquake, but was away from the damaged area.