PARIS — Join Ag Allies Manager Laura Suomi-Lecker in Paris on Thursday, April 10, from 4-5 p.m. for ‘Grassland Habitat: Helping Birds & Other Wildlife,’ a presentation about grassland wildlife and the ways we can support them, hosted by Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District. Bobolinks and meadowlarks are two of the most charismatic […]
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Two New York men sentenced for 2016 armed robbery in Rangeley
A federal jury convicted Robert Holland and Andre Muller in 2023 for the second time each on a charge of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery at a Rangeley residence.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County accepts draft $11 million budget for county government, jail
The spending plan for 2025-26 is a combined $781,658 increase and will go to the Budget Advisory Committee for review.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield voters to weigh cost-recovery ordinance for fire department
A third party would be hired to seek payment from insurance companies of nonresidents for certain services.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico to contract with county for police coverage
The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office will take over 24-hour police coverage for the town after residents voted in favor of disbanding the Mexico Police Department for good.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield fire likely caused by self-combustion of oily rags, fire chief says
Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel area bars and cafes will compete in a mocktail/cocktail competition in April
The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the contest that will be judged by area patrons.
Posted inFranklin, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley board reviews proposed $12 million budget, warrant articles
The proposed $12 million 2025-26 budget reflects an increase of approximately $820,000 over the current budget. The annual town meeting will be held by referendum on Tuesday, June 10, 8 a.m. – 8p.m. at the Town Office.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Meet the Seniors: Hayley Smith
The Telstar senior who plans to attend nursing school next year, acts as a “big sister” to several undergraduates at school.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Spruce Mountain Senior Alex Grimaldi receives 2025 Principal’s Award
Alex Grimaldi is also valedictorian of Spruce Mountain High School Class of 2025.