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Thousands lose power in Franklin and Oxford counties as thunderstorms rumble through Maine

About 2,700 Central Maine Power customers were without electricity as of 12:35 a.m. Thursday in Franklin County.

“I skateboard nearly every day when I can,” Dakota Martin, 26, said.

Water line break was reported at 5:48 a.m. on Tuesday.

A public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 4, with the budget vote Aug. 18 in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls.

by Andrea Swiedom Franklin Journal July 7, 2020July 9, 2020

The Board of Selectpersons discussed the proposal for an Aug. 10 town meeting, and reviewed guidelines for the July 14 elections.

Selectmen also voted not to let the Apple Pumpkin Festival be held at the town’s Recreation Field.

The car struck a pole on Main Street, throwing the driver into the windshield, police say.

by Sun Journal staff report July 6, 2020August 18, 2020

Keith Grundy was arrested Sunday on a charge of domestic violence assault.

Town elections are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m Tuesday, July 14, at the Spruce Mountain Primary School, 107 Gibbs Mill Road.

Salaries for commissioners in the 16 counties differ as do benefits.