The vote was 3-2, with concerns about Maine’s Office of New Americans relocating immigrants to boost the workforce and the economy long-term.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton board votes to take legal action on property violating Zoning Ordinance
Jayson Masterson, owner of 38 Weld Road, wrote in a Facebook Message to the Sun Journal that he has been trying to clean up and has cleaned up a lot of the mess.
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Posted inMaine, News, River Valley
Rumford board votes to raise taxes to comply with state law
Select Board member Frank DiConzo said when the assessed value increases the tax rate decreases because the tax rate only has to meet the assessed value.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Uncle Henry’s may stop print publication due to printer closing
The iconic Maine classified ads magazine says that it might stop publishing its print product if it can’t find another printer.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine’s 2nd District race adding up to be the second costliest House campaign in the nation
More than $50 million poured into the contest between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault, mostly for advertising.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day
The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: Auburn students present “Anything Goes”
The Edward Little High School Drama Club will present the musical Nov. 14-16 at the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center in Auburn.
Posted inFood, Maine, Things to Do
Where to dine out for Thanksgiving dinner in Maine
Make a reservation or wing it as a walk-in at one of these restaurants serving turkey and much more.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Etna man ordered to pay $175,000 for stealing dead brother’s identity
Napoleon Gonzalez, 87, was given 5 months of probation and will not have to serve any time behind bars.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Photo: Livermore residents honor veterans with unofficial ceremony
There was no official service scheduled so Dennis Lee and Lea Young, both of Livermore, organized the ceremony at the Brettuns Memorial on state Route 4 in Livermore.