The movie is not about Bethel but instead is about a controversy in Rockaway, New York, where a public refrigerator for homeless people was stocked with food by townspeople.
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Oxford County sheriff responds to Bethel concerns over police contract
At the 2023 town meeting voters approved $431,404 for Oxford County Sheriff’s services. This amount included animal control services.
Franklin County raises pay for law enforcement officers patrolling border
Franklin County Administrator Amy Bernard wants security for the county courthouse, which has none.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to hold six-week Citizens Police Academy in Strong
The program is free and begins on Feb. 21 at the Day Mountain Regional Middle School. People can call Sgt. Brandon Sholan or Deputy Tyler Gray at 207-778-2680 or get an application at the Sheriff’s Office.
State to remove temporary bridge over the Sandy River in Farmington
The temporary bridge was being used for traffic before it was heavily damaged while a new bridge is being built.
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Well! We are well into January 2024! Each week since Christmas has been cleverly marked by a snowstorm. At least, no doubt some entity, somewhere, thought it was clever. I wouldn’t mind any of it if there were snow without rain. Considering the universe didn’t ask my opinion, I’ll have to adjust and be grateful […]
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, is a non-profit animal shelter focused on providing temporary care and shelter to stray, homeless, and abandoned animals within our community. The shelter is a no-kill shelter, which means animals are never euthanized due to a lack of space. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms […]
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Game night FAYETTE — Anyone up for a good game of Spades with some friends? How about a family game of Sorry or Monopoly? Friends of Starling Hall will be hosting its first Game Night on Friday Jan. 19, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Hall. Bring your family, and friends too, your favorite game […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — At the Jan. 14 North Livermore Baptist Church service, the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “Revive Us Again”, “Why Do I Sing About Jesus?”, and “Grace Greater than Our Sin”. The service […]
Franklin County pulls support from trail bond, resubmits Tom DuBois’ name to serve on LUPC
Franklin County commissioners want DuBois on the commission before a February vote on a proposed Penobscot County project.