FARMINGTON — Joel Smith announced today that Eleanor McCourt of Farmington, a Mt. Blue High School senior, has been selected to receive the MPA PRINCIPAL AWARD. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals Association, recognizes a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Nora is an exemplary student, athlete, and person. As a student, she […]
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Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League Championship
RUMFORD — Clean Cut Painting came out of 5th place, finishing the regular season with a 6-8 record to previously knock off 4th place Jay (7-8) in the quarterfinal and upset 1st place Smart Care PT, Inc (15-1) in the semifinals. They then surprised everyone again by beating a strong A & G Carpentry […]
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Potholders for Food Pantry
To the Editor: Clearwater Food Pantry, located in the West Mills village of Industry, would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you!” to Ann Baker, who recently donated several dozen beautiful, handmade potholders to be given out to people who come to the pantry. Although she retired several years ago from her position as a […]
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Fryeburg Academy play debuts April 11
FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy presents The 39 Steps! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps. A fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 […]
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Franklin County opens 2025 TIF grant application process
Organizations and others in the unorganized territory in Franklin County have until May 2 to submit applications for funds connected to economic development.
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Adult Education: April programming
Instant Piano: 4/7, 6:30 p.m. $59 In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals dousing chords with this quick lecture/hands-on demonstration. Since this course includes an online book and video lessons, you will be able to […]
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Rangeley voters to address police department overdraft Tuesday
A special town meeting will be held Tuesday, April 8, to address an anticipated $95,000 police department overdraft.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Selectmen: Officers elected, outgoing members thanked
Chair Joshua Bell and Byron Staples did not seek re-election this year with Scott Landry and Randall “Randy” Gauvin elected to fill those seats for the next three years.
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Temple voters approve budget, make changes to articles at town meeting
An article was changed to give selectmen authority to accept or reject funds earmarked for specific purposes.
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Livermore board OKs moratorium on large-scale solar, wind projects
The Livermore Select Board has enacted a moratorium on large-scale solar and commercial wind energy projects to allow time for local regulations to be developed.