A battery charger on a forklift is believed to be the cause.
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Mt. Abram School District survey focused on its future
Residents will be asked for their thoughts Nov. 8.
Farmington-based coalition to offer mobile outreach services
Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit plans to offer free education and health screenings, substance use resources including harm reduction services, COVID-19 vaccines for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered. Not all services are offered at each […]
Fire on Isle View Lane in Strong ruled accidental
A state fire investigator believes a lamp fell on a bed and started the fire, Fire Chief Duayne Boyd said.
Veteran Franklin County commissioner Clyde Barker dies
Clyde Barker died Sunday. He resigned June 2 as he struggled with critical congestive heart failure. He served as commissioner for nearly 12 years.
Photos: Swimming in Clearwater
Two families enjoy Clearwater Pond in Industry.
Farmington-based coalition announces August mobile outreach services
Services include health screenings, harm reduction services, COVID vaccines for those 18 and older.
Phillips teen completes Eagle Project
Robert Butterfield IV of Phillips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 500 in Strong, recently built and donated a wheelchair-accessible picnic table to Shadagee Apartments in Phillips. He has two more badges to complete before he can obtain his Eagle Rank, but his Eagle project is now complete, according to a news release from Sheila […]
Mutual aid comes to the rescue at challenging Strong fire
Strong Fire Department Chief Duane Boyd said the fire, burning within a sawdust heap at Lignetics of Maine, would have been impossible to manage without help from other fire departments in the region participating in a Franklin County mutual aid program.
Walk-in COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinics to be held in six towns in Franklin County
The vaccinations are for people who are age 18 and older.