The annual dip in Clearwater Lake brrrought newcomers and old-timers alike together, including people of all ages, in the 28-degree temperatures.
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Can’t get enough of that ‘muff stuff: Farmington honors earmuff inventor Chester Greenwood at annual celebration
After COVID muffled last year’s event, the annual celebration returned Saturday on a bright chilly day to honor the inventor on his 163rd birthday.
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Postal service truck delivering mail goes up in flames in Wilton
The truck shorted out under the dashboard, and the truck caught fire, according to fire rescue Chief Sonny Dunham.
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Stratton man injured in Carrabassett Valley crash
Jonathan F. Bachelder suffered a severe facial laceration.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Slippery roads wreak havoc in Franklin County
Several vehicles slid off the roads and one tractor-trailer jackknifed in New Sharon.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Planning Board approves 3 site plan applications for medical marijuana businesses in Livermore Falls
Selectmen approved a local license application form on Nov. 23.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Emery Community Arts Center hosts exhibit, meetings on mass-incarceration reform and prisoner-advocacy
UMF is hosting a series of Franklin County community action meetings on restorative justice with local law enforcement, organizations, leaders and other state prisoner advocacy and reentry organizations.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Overheated outlet sparks fire at Jay house
The home of Lloyd and Eleanor Hodgkin remains habitable.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Health, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Mainers shouldn’t forget that ‘delta is the fire that’s blazing here today,’ CDC director says
As the science around the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus unfolds, Maine CDC director urged Mainers to not forget about the variant already in front of them.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Man accused of burglarizing a Legion hall, camp and business station in Franklin County
John L. Raymond, 34, of Lang Township is charged with three counts each of burglary, theft.