Mt. Blue proposes COVID-19 policy for winter athletics

Guidelines include required pooled testing for all athletes and smaller audiences.

Homelessness tiny-house initiative calls for sponsors

The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting a "Raise the Roof!" fundraiser concert Saturday, Nov. 13, to fund a tiny-home initiative that will provide homeless youth with affordable, comfortable housing.

United Way’s Great Charity Auction to begin Nov. 15

Proceeds raised are invested back into Greater Franklin County, including Livermore and Livermore Falls.

Franklin County deputy clerk named interim county clerk

Vickie Braley of Jay will remain the finance manager until that position is filled.

New Sharon voters approve measure to set limits on commercial solar energy systems

The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.

October was the deadliest month of the pandemic for Franklin County

Seven residents died last month, the same number as from all of 2020.

Last 6 people allegedly involved with illegal marijuana operation, money-laundering scheme appear in Bangor court

The federal government has filed a civil complaint to seize 12 properties believed to be owned by the Sirois family.

Organizers, campaigns buckle down for final push on the NECEC corridor referendum in Franklin County

In Franklin County, one of the regions most affected by the NECEC corridor project, organizers spend their final days pushing for desired results on Maine's Referendum Question 1. Voters will decide the fate of the NECEC corridor on Tuesday, Nov 2.

Elementary schoolers frolic to celebrate the final days of fall

Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9's coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.