History was made, political battles turned ugly and some people were booted out of positions they thought they held fast. However you feel about 2019 in our little corner of the world, it probably didn’t bore you.
Franklin
News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Strong man charged with arson after kitchen catches fire
STRONG — A local man was arrested on suspicion of arson early Friday after reporting a house fire on Lambert Hill Road. At about 1:30 a.m., Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Alan Elmes went to the home after a resident reported a fire in his kitchen. The flames were extinguished by the fire department, and the […]
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington firefighters head to Rose Parade
The Maine Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are sending Farmington firefighters Stephan Bunker and Patty Cormier to participate in the Rose Parade on Jan 1 in Pasadena, Calif.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
The Power of Faith
These people found hope and support — to help themselves and to help others — in their faith. In this Christmas season, we offer their stories.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Applications for new businesses moving forward in Livermore
Selectpersons were updated on the Planning Board’s approval of a new dog training business and has set a Jan. 6 public hearing for a proposed medical marijuana retail space.
Posted inFranklin, News
Jay woman’s deep faith in God has helped guide her
Kelli Hanson, 40, lost her husband five years ago in a car accident.
Posted inFranklin, News
Chesterville to hold special selectmen’s meeting
The board will discuss giving town employees Tuesday, Christmas Eve day off.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Hand weight misses head of Freeport driver in rollover
The 20-pound block got wedged between the top of the driver’s seat and the headrest.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News
Buyers postpone Saddleback purchase while state reviews backing
The sale of the closed ski resort will be pushed into early next year while the Finance Authority of Maine reviews the buyer’s application for state-backed debt insurance.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Canaan man set to have kidney transplant in January
The next few weeks will be filled with anticipation as Aaron LeBlanc, 21, awaits a kidney transplant Jan. 7.