Wandering cows on Maple Ave. on July 4, as pictured in the July 8 edition, were not the property of Konrad Bailey as stated. The cows were from a farm on Bailey Hill. The information was incorrectly provided to the Franklin Journal.
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Road use for ATVs approved pending review
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners approved a request by an ATV club to travel nine-10ths of a mile on Reed Road in Salem Township, contingent upon review by an agent from the Maine County Commissioners Association Risk Pool. The access would be from Route 142 to Rowe Camp and West Farmington Trail. John Shaw, president […]
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No. 3 steam engine rolls into Phillips
PHILLIPS — A piece of railroad history made its way from Portland to Phillips on the back of a flatbed truck Friday afternoon. The newly refurbished Monson No. 3 steam engine was greeted by a small fan club of railroad aficionados, many of whom enthusiastically documented each moment of the big event. Volunteers worked throughout […]
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Verso emerges from Chapter 11, wipes out $2.4 billion of debt
JAY — Verso Corp. announced Friday it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a much stronger company with significantly reduced debt and a unified capital structure. The Memphis, Tenn.-based company employs 560 people at its Androscoggin Mill in Jay. There will be no changes in operations at the mill as a direct result […]
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Jobs for Maine Graduates plan river, bed race for Farmington’s Summer Fest
FARMINGTON — A float down the Sandy River or a fast-paced bed race over downtown streets are two activities being planned for Farmington’s Summer Fest on July 23. Members of Jobs for Maine’s Graduates at Mt. Blue High School will bring back The Great Float Race, a jaunt down the Sandy River for a variety […]
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RSU 9 voters send $32.7 million school budget to referendum
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 voters approved a $32.7 million budget Thursday, sending it to a validation referendum in the 10 district towns on Thursday, July 28. More than 200 residents voted at the districtwide meeting. It was the second time around for a proposed budget. Voters rejected a $32.97 million budget in June. The […]
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Franklin County budget override fails
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee failed Thursday to override the commissioners’ proposal to fund the Greater Franklin County Development Council at $42,000. A motion to fund it at the commissioners’ proposal failed in a 4-4 vote. An override would have required a minimum of six votes from the nine-member committee. An attempt […]
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Farmington Recreation Department ready to restart senior hiking club
FARMINGTON — The One Day Wanderers Club, a senior hiking club sponsored by the Farmington Recreation Department, is ready to restart its weekend hikes. The club started last year when 30 people began taking hikes together. The hikes are ranked as intermediate difficulty but offer some challenging terrain and stunning views. A variety of itineraries […]
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Farmington men face charges of trafficking and importing heroin
FARMINGTON — Police said two Farmington men were arrested early Thursday morning on charges of aggravated trafficking of heroin and illegal importation of drugs following an investigation over the past few weeks. Mark Barrett, 59, and Guy Stevens, 42, were charged after police obtained search warrants for their homes on Lucy Knowles Road and Barrett’s […]
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Roger Ferland rehired as Livermore highway foreman
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons voted 4-0 Tuesday night to hire Roger Ferland as highway foreman. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said Thursday that Ferland will be paid $21 per hour. The board’s vote followed an executive session. Selectperson Megan Dion was absent at the time of the vote. Ferland was hired as interim road foreman April 14, […]