Commissioners’ pay has remained the same since 2016, but that year they voted to not to take benefits and accept a $12,000 annual salary — it just never stuck.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington expecting last FEMA payment for 2022-23 flood damage
Leia Bridges, administrative assistant for Farmington Fire Rescue/Public Works, shared information on reimbursements from floods in 2022 and 2023.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Rangeley revving up for Snodeo 2025
The three day event is scheduled to take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Golden proposes universal 10% tariff, saying it will protect Maine workers
The Democrat says his proposal, first introduced in September, would make the U.S. more equal with trading partners that for years have protected their industries and workers.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington, Massachusetts men indicted on cocaine, fentanyl charges in Franklin County
Miguel Alvarez Jr. 39, of Webster, Massachusetts, and Jason C. Robbins, 42, of Farmington are charged with aggravated drug trafficking.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston to use $169,883 to provide financial assistance to students facing homelessness
Lewiston will also hire a homelessness prevention and housing navigation specialist with the MaineHousing grant, part of a $2 million pilot program for five school districts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Sauna businesses are steaming hot in Maine
From Portland to Popham to Edgecomb, opportunities to get your sweat on are multiplying across the state.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Coyote hangs out at Bates campus in Lewiston
A coyote is wandering about the Bates College area in the heart of Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Cumberland deputy pleads not guilty to stealing more than $10K
Brian Smith, 37, resigned his position over the summer after facing discipline for parking for ‘extended periods of time’ while on duty.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Lance Harvell to fill vacant Farmington director seat until elections
Harvell has taken out nomination papers for election in March.