JAY — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing tonight on requests to have speed limits implemented on three roadways. The hearing begins at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. At least 50 percent of residents and businesses on Barker Street, Ludden Drive and School Bus Road signed a petition requesting selectpersons to hold a hearing on […]
Franklin
News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
advertisement
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Jay river walk features peaceful setting, views and history
JAY — The steady lull of the Androscoggin River and the sounds of birds singing above lend for a tranquil stroll along a path of landscaped wood chips, all part of a newly restored nature trail that offers a glimpse of papermaking history. The 1.7-mile French Falls River Walk was designed and built in 1996 […]
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Jacques St. Laurent, 45, of Hanover, domestic violence assault and obstructing reporting of a crime, 7:15 a.m., July 20 in Hanover, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Roger Fadden, 47, of West Paris, violating a protective order, 2:15 p.m., July 21 in […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn
New Sharon man injured in crash, charged with OUI
NEW SHARON — A local man was injured Thursday night when the car he was driving went off Starks Road, rolled over and struck a tree, according to Franklin County Sgt. Matthew Brann. Jaakob Lundy, 19, of New Sharon was pinned in the car after it rolled onto its side with its roof against a […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Summer Fest kicks off weekend in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Summer Fest kicked off Friday night with a talent show, Farmington’s Got Talent, Susun Terese, Summer Fest committee leader, said. The festival continues Saturday, July 23. A food court, the Old Courthouse Food Court, will be set up in the parking lot at Church and Main streets with a barbecue, ice cream, kettle […]
Posted inFranklin
Landry nominated for House seat
FARMINGTON — At a special caucus Monday night, Scott Landry was nominated as the Democratic candidate for Maine House District 113, serving New Sharon and Farmington. Landry replaces Nicholas Bray, a student at the University of Maine at Farmington, who has withdrawn from the race. The seat is held by Rep. Andrew Buckland, R-Farmington. In […]
Posted inFranklin
Franklin County communications director, advisory panel to amend bylaws
FARMINGTON — Members of the Franklin County Regional Communications Advisory Board and communications center Director Stan Wheeler will work together to amend the center’s bylaws to specify the board’s role and related matters. They will also add a detailed process of how a disagreement should be resolved and on the direction emergency communications in the […]
Posted inFranklin
Temple postal clerk accused of stealing gift card from mail
TEMPLE — A clerk at the Temple post office is accused of stealing and using a prepaid $100 gift card, and admitted to seven other thefts of cash and gift cards from the mail system, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said Thursday. Detective Kenneth Charles charged Amanda Wentzell, 25, of Temple by summons Thursday on […]