Some stores reducing hours to replenish stock Some grocery and department stores are reducing hours so they can catch-up to restock store shelves. Shaws posted on social media that they will be closing most stores at 10 p.m. nightly instead of 11 p.m. Some Walmart stores that close at midnight will now be closing at […]
Franklin
News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Districts announce school closings due to coronavirus
Several school districts announced in letters sent to parents Sunday morning that all classes and school activities will be postponed, beginning Monday, March 16.
Industry voters authorize funding for roads, plow truck
Voters set the 2020 budget and reelected First Selectman Earl Ireland during Saturday’s annual town meeting.
RSU 73 switches workshop to school day
A gathering at UMF next Friday has been canceled.
Kingfield woman sentenced in fatal OUI accident case
Danielle Larochelle, 32, will serve eight months of a five-year sentence.
Businesses in Maine college towns brace for students’ departure
From Gorham to Farmington to Orono, campus responses to coronavirus concerns raise worries about lost revenue.
Carrabassett voters pass one of two marijuana articles
A $1.5 million fire station also won approval at Wednesday’s town meeting.
Livermore looks at slightly higher budget for coming year
Money was added for Area Youth Sports to help with heating meeting space.
Mother, children check out plants at Farmington library.
A nice day to learn about plants at the Farmington Public Library.
Livermore Falls voters to consider buying used firetruck
A special town meeting is set for March 25 for voters to decide.