Former legislator Tom Saviello recounted the humorous and contentious journey of passing a deposit law on miniature liquor bottles, including colorful anecdotes and a framed protest nip bottle from then-Governor Paul LePage.
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Phillips voters to consider selling three properties, using proceeds to improve town garage, fire station
After the meeting, The Nature Conservancy will hold a listening session on the effects of flooding on the town.
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After last December’s floods, Phillips dredged the river. Now they must undo it
State officials say the town of Phillips went too far in its response to the flooding, damaging an Atlantic salmon habitat. Town leaders deny they did anything wrong.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Holiday festivities bring cheer to Phillips on a wintry day
Families in Phillips enjoyed a day of holiday activities on Dec. 14, including crafts, treats, a Festival of Trees, and a cake walk, despite the cold, crisp weather.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Phillips to host festive Winter Wonderland celebration
The Phillips Area Community Center will transform into a Winter Wonderland on Dec. 14, featuring sleigh rides, caroling, crafts, and a light parade to bring holiday cheer to the community.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Second Phillips man charged in connection to a wave of local burglaries, thefts
Franklin Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stephen L. Haines Jr., 51, of Phillips on Wednesday.
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Police arrest Phillips man, recover items after series of burglaries
An array of items retrieved were identified as stolen from a series of camp breaks, storage facility breaks and a residential burglary within the last four months.
Posted inFranklin, Local News, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Phillips-based school district agrees on how to spend remaining nutrition funds
The board of directors gave ideas on how to spend remaining nutrition funds.
Posted inFranklin, Local News, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program
As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Phillips voters approve $75,000 transfer to Fire Department
Selectmen will decide at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Phillips Town Office if they will sign the purchase and sale agreement and go under contract for a delivery of a 2004 Ferrara engine.