Residents and businesses are asked to attend the meetings Nov. 13 and 14 to discuss the future of Franklin County.
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Oxford County deputy injured when dragged by car in West Paris; suspect still at large
Police are looking for Kevin Michael Litchfield Jr., 37, after the altercation Friday night at the Rusty Lantern market on Route 26.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Chesterville man killed crossing Main Street in Farmington
Based on review of traffic camera footage and statements from several witnesses, no charges are anticipated, Police Chief Kenneth Charles said.
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-area school district Behavior Committee looks ahead to next steps
Steve McGinty, a vice-president of the Regional School Unit 10 Western Foothills Education Association, said that fixing the problem of dangerous student behavior should continue to be a group effort and that the district must prioritize it, “and make sure there’s no harm being done to students or staff.”
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
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Essentials FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet ministry at Old South Church in Farmington offers personal care products free of charge to people in the greater Farmington area who are having trouble making ends meet. The Essentials Closet is usually open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Political signs in Farmington
To the Editor: As we approach the final week prior to the election, everyone is making their final push for votes. This includes placing political signs almost anywhere a free patch of grass can be found. I would like to remind everyone that there are some prohibited areas, not only for political signs, but any […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Troop 2096 honors founder Juliette Low
VIENNA — Last week, Girl Scout Troop 2096 collected the supplies for and then assembled 12 birthday kits for the Mount Vernon food bank in honor of GS Founder Juliette Gordon Low whose birthday was Oct. 31. Each kit contained cake mix and frosting, oil and sprinkles, candles and matching plates and napkins. This is […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
High Peaks Alliance, volunteers open access to newly conserved land
MADRID TOWNSHIP — The High Peaks Alliance and volunteers removed all the posted signs that previously restricted public access to the newly conserved Keystone project lands. This 2,666-acre property, acquired by the Bureau of Parks and Lands [BPL] in May, enhances access to existing BPL lands adjacent to the Appalachian Trail and includes snowmobile and […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Maine Search and Rescue Dogs receives grant
STATE — Maine Search and Rescue Dogs is proud to announce the team has been awarded a grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund for the purchase of new VHF radios, high visibility K9 search team uniforms and K9 vests, and vehicle identification magnets. Maine Search And Rescue Dogs [MESARD] is a non-profit organization that […]
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UMF welcomes Bread & Puppet Theater Nov. 10
FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center welcomes the Bread & Puppet Theater to the University of Maine at Farmington campus to perform “The Possibilitarian Imperative Everything Show,” followed by “Gray Lady Cantata #9.” The production will take place Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Emery Performance Space. Doors open at 7 […]