Officials are hoping to make Lisbon Village a viable option for business owners looking to expand or move out of larger municipalities such as Lewiston and Portland.
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Farmington receives Volunteer Fire Assistance grant for forestry gear
There is a 50-50 match which will be paid for by Farmington Fire Rescue Department.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton water superintendent explains treatment plant failure leading to boil water order
The chlorine disinfectant pump at the Wilton Water Treatment Plant went offline briefly Friday night.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Frey, 12 other state attorneys general pledge lawsuit challenging Musk’s Treasury access
Thirteen attorneys general, including Maine’s Aaron Frey, announce their intention to file a lawsuit aimed at keeping Elon Musk and his team from having access to national payment systems.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police arrest man who prompted road closure in Topsham
After a day of searching, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Topsham man for multiple alleged crimes, including violating a protection order and bail conditions.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls board OKs hydroelectric dam revaluation, separation study
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns four hydroelectric facilities on the Androscoggin River Riley, including three with dams or power stations that straddle town lines.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man accused of drug trafficking within 1,000 feet of school
Farmington police arrested Jacob Danforth, 36, as police responded to a reported burglary and theft at Orchard Street apartment building on Jan. 31, according to Police Chief Kenneth Charles.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Angus King urges Senate to protect the Constitution, reject Trump budget nominee
While Maine’s independent senator joined Democrats in opposing Russell Vought’s nomination, Sen. Susan Collins voted with her fellow Republicans to confirm him.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Snow blankets Lewiston on Thursday
At least 4 inches fell in Lewiston, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn hires David Hediger as its new planning director
Hediger was the former longtime planning and code enforcement director in Lewiston, whose departure last year sparked an ongoing controversy that ultimately led to the city administrator’s resignation.