Derek S. Campbell, 38, is accused of breaking into home, punching a woman and hitting her in the forehead with a pellet gun.
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Canton residents approve moratorium on solar farm projects
Currently, there is one solar farm on Edmunds Road in Canton, but there are “at least three other possible (solar farms)” interested in having their businesses in town, Selectman Chair Brian Keene said at a board meeting in December.
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Jay to begin 2024-25 municipal budget talks
The Select Board, the Budget Committee and department heads will meet for a workshop at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School to discuss a proposed nearly $6.2 million spending plan.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Augusta company plans to turn former Livermore Falls Middle School into apartments
The school closed in 2012 after Jay and Regional School Unit 36 in Livermore and Livermore Falls consolidated into Regional School Unit 73.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Parent shares concerns about books, bullying in Jay schools
Roger Moulton of Livermore Falls shared concerns with Regional School Unit 73 board of directors on Thursday about the appropriateness of some books in school libraries and bullying in the schools.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Deaths of Farmington mother and daughter ruled a homicide
Jean Robinson, 76, and Allison ‘Joy’ Cumming, 53, were found dead Dec. 27 at Pawsitive Dog Kennel on Red Schoolhouse Road.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
CASA to hold training in March
STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 11-15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Student guitar competition seeks contestants
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce its Third Annual Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students, grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2024, to be judged by members of the Executive […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Book talk with Saskia Reinholt
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Friday, Jan. 19 at 4:30 p.m., public art takes on a new look in rural Maine with the Barn Quilt Trail, a project of the High Peaks Creative Council. While the Barn Quilt Trail has been established for a few years now, a new book takes a deep dive into the background […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt Blue/A & G battle for second place
RUMFORD — Second place in the standings was at stake on 1/6/24 at MVHS, as Mt Blue and A & G Custom Builders played a very close, high scoring affair with the Farmington team eeking out a narrow 102-101 victory. With Mt Blue (5-2} holding a 48-46 half time lead, the game was a close […]