PHILLIPS — After more than two decades, it’s official. “Because Toothaker Pond no longer supports nuisance algal blooms that would impair the designated uses of habitat for aquatic life and primary contact recreation, Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes this delisting,” stated Linda Bacon, Limnologist & Lake Assessment Section Leader, Maine DEP, in her official report, […]
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Davis & McMullen bring it ‘Home’ to Old South Church
FARMINGTON — Old South Church Concert Series is extremely excited to welcome Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen (two of the five original Cape Breton, Nova Scotia band, Coig) to Farmington as part of their debut duo cd tour on Tuesday, August 27 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available to […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if you are […]
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Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust gives thanks at annual picnic
RANGELEY — “I just wanted to recognize the people behind the scenes that really make all of this work,” said Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) Board President Paul Reynolds as he started addressing the gatherers at the recent RLHT annual picnic, held at Saddleback Mountain. He began by thanking the RLHT staff members: Executive Director […]
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Movie Review: ‘Trap’
With “Trap,” writer/director M. Night Shyamalan has given us a half-decent movie. By which I mean that half of it is… decent. The first half delivers the taut thriller we’ve been promised, and it’s not great or anything, but it’s reasonably suspenseful and enjoyable. And then the movie becomes garbage. Not the unique, crazy garbage […]
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Andover town leaders accept bids for roadwork due to 2023 storms
A town meeting is set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. to vote on a loan to begin repairing roads and bridges.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington to pay for replacement of contaminated well, hires police officer
Farmington will pay 10% of the cost to install a new well on a property contaminated by forever chemicals located near the Transfer Station.
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Longtime Weld resident Eleanor Fish turns 100, celebrates with family and friends
Fish lived most of her life in Weld before moving to Edgewood Rehabilitation Center in Farmington.
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Traffic sign donated to help increase public safety in Farmington
Stephan Bunker donated the warning sign as a means t promote highway and public safety.
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RSU 9 board discusses staffing challenges, facility repairs, and special education updates at Aug. 13 meeting
The RSU 9 board of directors meeting Aug. 13 covered staffing challenges, significant facility repairs, and updates on special education programs, including new hires and program expansions.