Carlton Rollins can be found downtown most days of the week selling his artwork with over 5,000 paintings sold from his collection since the 1970s.
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Temple man charged in connection to theft of $21,000 in building supplies in Franklin, Kennebec counties
Joshua R.M. Hine, 29, is accused of stealing the supplies from Hammond Lumber in Belgrade and Jordan Lumber in Kingfield. All materials were returned to businesses.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington crafting 20-year Capital Improvement Plan
The plan would help in the budget process, separate wants from needs.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Affordable housing, shelter space coming to Farmington through federal funds
Western Maine Community Action was awarded nearly $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two properties to affordable housing and emergency shelter for housing-insecure people.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 amends strategic-planning timeline
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the Board of Directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates
The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs
The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Packs for Progress backpack program is still accepting applications. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12. These backpacks are for families that live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore Falls and Livermore. Those who live outside this area can call 211 Maine to find out whether there is a […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Summer Fest scavenger hunt takes participants on a wild ride
At the annual Summer Fest, Farmington Underground sent competitors on a mad dash during the ‘Amazing Summer Fest Race’ scavenger hunt. Staff writer Kay Neufeld, who competed, found there were challenging clues, a course on Farmington’s rich history and an introduction to the local businesses that make this town’s heart beat.
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Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend
For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.