Lauren Abbate

Staff Writer

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Published
January 26, 2016

Farmington selectmen call for no full-time firefighters

In their 2016 budget recommendations, selectmen propose no increase in the Fire Department budget, countering to a request from Fire Chef Terry Bell.
Published
January 26, 2016

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.
Published
January 25, 2016

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.
Published
January 23, 2016

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.
Published
January 22, 2016

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.
Published
January 22, 2016

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.
Published
January 22, 2016

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.
Published
January 21, 2016

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.
Published
January 21, 2016

No one seriously hurt when pickup slides off Route 133 in Farmington

Snowy road conditions contributed to the Wednesday morning accident, police said.
Published
January 21, 2016

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.