President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts goes into effect Thursday. Dealers, mechanics and consumers could all take a hit.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Two New York men sentenced for 2016 armed robbery in Rangeley
A federal jury convicted Robert Holland and Andre Muller in 2023 for the second time each on a charge of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery at a Rangeley residence.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County accepts draft $11 million budget for county government, jail
The spending plan for 2025-26 is a combined $781,658 increase and will go to the Budget Advisory Committee for review.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Low-income care provider in Lewiston to layoff 40, cut services
Community Clinical Services said in a news release Wednesday that state and federal funding challenges are to blame.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Man dead following shooting off Route 9 in Sabattus
Police confirmed one person was dead and authorities said there was no danger to the public.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
It’s been a banner year for boiling sap
Ricker Hill Orchards Maple Sugar Shack in Turner has already processed about 80 gallons of syrup this season.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
USDA freezes funds to Maine education, citing Title IX violations
The agency will freeze an unknown amount of money for ‘administrative and technological functions’ in schools but will not pause federal food programs or direct assistance for Mainers.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland, Fryeburg fairs argue over shared Saturday in September
The overlapping date – Sept. 27 – is now a matter of contention between the 2 longtime events.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine House speaker asks court to dismiss Rep. Laurel Libby’s lawsuit
The Auburn Republican sued Ryan Fecteau last month, arguing that he and House Democrats violated her constitutional rights by blocking her from voting or speaking on the floor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, The Buzz
Buckfield Mall goes up for live auction May 2
Stand-alone commercial property has been home to a number of businesses.