Firefighters from eight towns fought what became a significant blaze Saturday night, according to officials.
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Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton to increase its Med-Care Ambulance share by $3,375 in 2025
Rob Walker, the town’s Med-Care Ambulance representative, said that the 2025 budget includes a $3 subsidy increase per capita, which means that the town will pay $48,375 in 2025, up from $45,000 for its share this year.
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Political demonstrations, signs in South Paris violate Maine law
No political activities can take place and no political signs can be placed in public ways within 250 feet of a polling place or absentee voting location; the Harris campaign office is located across from Paris’ voter drop-off box at 33 Main St., as were the Trump supporters, which is a 66-foot public roadway.
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
The Searchlight Club: A Rumford-area women’s group dedicated to sharing knowledge and learning
The club celebrated 120 years this year. Created in 1904, it started as a social club mostly for the wives of the Rumford paper mill executives.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Committee members share steps taken in Spruce Mountain schools to address behavior issues
The RSU 73 Behavior Committee gives report at board of directors meeting Thursday on what is being done to address behavior issues in Spruce Mountain schools.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County deputies investigate rash of burglaries, thefts in Phillips
If anyone has any information about the break-ins and thefts, they are asked to call the Franklin County Regional Communications Center at 207-778-6140.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
House of Hamill returns to Old South concert series
FARMINGTON — On Friday, Nov. 15, the dynamic band House of Hamill returns to Farmington for their third appearance, bringing their energy and eclectic, upcycled collection of folk and Celtic music to Old South Church Concert Series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert kicks off at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
4-H offers online session for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 19. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Historical Society meets Oct. 28
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, at the North Church, 118 High St. There will be a potluck at 6 p.m., a short business meeting to follow, and a program to begin at 7 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. FHS member David […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Hurricane Breakfast-Brunch Palooza benefit Nov. 10
AVON — Do you want to have some rocking fun for breakfast while raising money for a good cause? Set aside the morning of Nov. 10th, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a Breakfast-Brunch Palooza to benefit the victims of the recent hurricanes in North Carolina. Taking place at the Avon Town Hall, tickets […]