Livermore Falls Town Manager Carrie Castonguay is asking pedestrians, motorists and snowmobilers not to travel near the treatment plant on Foundry Road for safety reasons.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County sheriff named president of Maine Sheriffs’ Association
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. has been in law enforcement since he began his career in 1984. He is seeking his fourth term as sheriff this year.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Region 9 Adult Ed launches Plumbing and HVAC
BETHEL — Dave Murphy, the Region 9 Adult and Community Education director, recently announced the creation of a new program that will be designed to provide interested community members with information about various career opportunities in the area. These sessions will begin in January and will be free to the public, although participants will be […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield middle school locks bathroom doors for single use during after-school hours
In April 2023, the board voted to rescind its March 21 vote to build private bathroom stalls at the high school, citing a lack of support and negative responses from the community.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
New York couple injured in snowmobile vs. pickup truck crash in Rangeley
Dennis Hummel, 68, of East Meadow, New York, was driving a snowmobile on a trail which approaches the Loon Lake Road while Mark Nedeau, 61, of Oquossoc Village in Rangeley was driving a pickup truck on Loon Lake Road when the two collided.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls to begin budget review Tuesday
The Select Board and the Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Office to go over proposed library and public works budgets.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
School district pursues grant for two electric buses, charging stations
The Oxford Hills School District has until Jan. 31 to apply for $200,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Journalism student scholarships available
WOBURN, MA – Every year, the Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE) awards scholarships to high school seniors and college students who are interested in pursuing a career in the newspaper industry. The scholarships, including the MacGregor Fiske Award, are presented by the New England Newspaper and Press Association, and up to 10 students […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Dean’s List
South Dakota BROOKINGS, S.D — South Dakota State University announces Seth Thomas of Kingfield, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Overall, 3,475 students from 39 states and 24 foreign nations are on the list. Nearly 1,500 students received a 4.0 GPA, and those are indicated with an asterisk. Thomas […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The shelter’s lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., and they are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We’d love to […]