Fayette spreads holiday cheer with Giving Baskets, Candy Cane Caper
The Fayette All-Age Friendly Committee is organizing festive community projects to support families and schoolchildren this holiday season.
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Step-by-step: Training through Franklin County’s local trails a lesson in endurance
Hiking local trails offers more than exercise, it’s a reminder of how much beauty and balance can be found close to home in Franklin County’s forests, hills and changing seasons.
‘This is about human connection’: Family to host chicken supper in Livermore Falls
As part of a community service project, a Livermore Falls family is organizing a free chicken supper Nov. 16 at the American Legion Post 10 Hall, with help from community…
Rock the Mountain draws community to Spruce Mountain Ski Area
The inaugural Rock the Mountain celebration at Spruce Mountain Ski Area brought residents together for rail jam fun, live music, games, food and a bonfire to mark recent improvements to…
Jay schools strengthen substance use prevention efforts with new funding
Program coordinator Jayde Couture told the Jay Select Board that a new 5-year federal grant is helping RSU 73 students combat substance use and mental health stigma through education, outreach…
Jay advances storm-resilience efforts as state releases new plan
Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere says Jay is already implementing many of the recommended strategies to strengthen infrastructure and prepare for future severe storms.
Livermore Falls voters reject majority of ballot questions
3 of 5 local proposals before voters were rejected Tuesday, including rejecting the repeal of the town’s special amusement and mobile food vendor ordinances.
Fayette voters approve ordinance changes, reject road maintenance proposal
574 voters turned out Tuesday to cast ballots on 2 local issues and 2 state referendum questions.
Jay votes to adopt updated town comprehensive plan
The new plan replaces Jay’s 2011 comprehensive plan and will help guide the town’s future.
Local 14 union hall enters new era as western Maine labor hub
The Western Maine Labor Council’s purchase of Jay’s historic union hall marks a renewed commitment to preserving Maine’s labor legacy and community solidarity.
Missing bone mystery adds fun to Treat library’s Spooktacular
Families filled the Treat Memorial Library for a lively Halloween night of crafts, games and a skeleton-themed scavenger hunt that had everyone searching for one missing bone.
Jay voters to decide Nov. 4 on updated town comprehensive plan
Residents will vote Tuesday on whether to adopt the plan, which is a long-range guide for development, land use and community priorities.
Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
Treat Memorial Library expands homeschool hub, hosts Halloween tea
Livermore Falls’ Treat Memorial Library enriches homeschool resources and invites families to a whimsical ‘Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party’ on Oct. 29.
From Jay to Livermore Falls to Farmington, trails boost well-being
Whistle Stop Trail and others offer residents year-round ways to explore nature, improve health and strengthen community ties close to home.
Historical societies join forces to preserve Franklin Journal archives
Volunteers from several Franklin County historical societies worked together to save hundreds of Franklin Journal volumes from damage, preserving decades of local history for future generations.
Fayette Central School building independence through social-emotional learning
Principal Courtney Lyons explain to directors how Fayette Central School’s social-emotional learning program helps students be more self-aware, empathetic and independent.
Western Maine towns plan celebrations of Halloween
From big frights in Farmington to a Halloween dance in Peru, there’s something for ghouls of all ages.
Livermore Falls to ask all taxpayers to help fund Route 17 sewer line replacement
The town is breaking with tradition and proposing all taxpayers, not just sewer line users, help fund a $2.35 million bond to pay for needed upgrades.
Livermore Falls delays action on new fire substation until next year
In 2018, voters agreed to explore building a substation in the East Livermore area, which is more than 5 miles from the town fire station.
Generations of growth in western Maine farms cultivate community
Boothby’s Orchard in Livermore and Rustic Roots Farm in Farmington share a deep commitment to feeding their communities and sustaining Franklin County agriculture.
Jay librarian reflects on a lifetime of learning and service
Jay-Niles Memorial Library Director Tamara Hoke captures the town’s rich past through historic photographs and stories in her book ‘Images of America: Jay.’
Fayette talk spotlights elder care, dementia and serious illness care
Pam McKinley and Lissa Rockwood discussed care giving, dementia, and the role of palliative and hospice care in supporting families.
Fayette board lowers mil rate, approves 2025-26 tax commitment
The Fayette Select Board voted unanimously on Sept. 30 to set the 2025-26 tax rate at $12.75 per $1,000 of valuation, reflecting increased assessments and infrastructure investments.
Plan to use land at Jay’s Androscoggin Mill for waste collection network moves ahead
JayCo of Bangor purchased the landfill and wastewater treatment section of the former Androscoggin Mill in Jay after permits were transferred Sept. 26.
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