Everyone must wear masks inside and outside, except in limited cases.
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Rumford police officer tests positive for COVID-19
Town Hall, including police and court, closed to the public Friday.
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The Latest: Catholic bishops say virus has greatly affected sacraments and rites
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Catholic churches in California have been resuming baptism, First Communion and Mass services outdoors after a series of COVID-19 closures shut down indoor church services in most of the state. California churches were allowed to reopen late May with attendance limitations, but […]
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 employee tests positive for COVID-19
The staff member recently traveled out of state and followed all CDC/RSU 9 requirements related to out-of-state travel.
Posted inFranklin, River Valley
Losing a loved one during COVID-19
Two sisters share their experience of trying to visit their mother at a nursing home during her last month of life under COVID-19 restrictions.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington to see lower tax rate
The assessor had to recalculate the 2020 tax rate after selectmen cut $50,000 from the Downtown Tax-Increment Financing account and removed almost $24,000 from overlay Tuesday night.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 determines coronavirus relief funding use
Regional School Unit 9 will receive $2.2 million in federal aid to assist schools with reopening safely.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
After spring surge, Maine grocery prices largely reverse course
Prices and supplies have steadied for most items following wild pandemic-induced swings, but some intermittent product shortages persist.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Forget social media feeds – Let’s Talk!
A UMF student and a 2020 graduate have launched a discussion-based, livestream Facebook show to address current events from diverse perspectives.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Golf, Sports, Varsity Maine
Most area athletes, coaches and ADs cautiously optimistic after MPA decision to play fall sports
Some still have concerns that Thursday’s decision wasn’t final — the state and school districts will need to approve it — but there is more hope than before that fall sports will be played.