STATE — The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year. Maine’s County and State Teachers of the Year serve as advocates for teachers, students, and public education in Maine. “Maine is home to […]
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Passenger injured in 2-vehicle collision in Jay
Three children ages 3 through 6 were taken by a personal vehicle to a hospital to be checked out.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
LaCroix hopes to keep Farmington one of the best towns to live, work in
Erica LaCroix became the town manager in mid-December.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Police Department to purchase new cameras
Farmington Select Board approves Police Department purchasing new security cameras using leftover personnel funds.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Stephan Bunker to step down from Farmington Select Board
Bunker announced Tuesday, Jan. 9, he is not seeking reelection with his time on the Select Board ending at the annual town meeting onch 25.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
The shoemakers of Farmington and Wilton
With shoes mostly purchased in stores now, the trade of crafting homemade footwear has seen a decline, but over the years cobblers have left a mark on Farmington and Wilton.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls revamping accounts on annual Town Meeting warrant in April
A new chart of accounts was revealed Tuesday night in a 2024-25 budget workshop. For the first time, residents will vote on a sewer budget.
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Fire chief fired in West Paris after 18 months on the job
Several firefighters spoke in defense of former Fire Chief Kevin Davis at Thursday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, two days after Town Manager Joy Downing fired Davis.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel Rotary
BETHEL — At this week’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Bethel, we presented an Educational Assistance award to Amelia (aka MJ) Johanson, a 2023 Telstar HS graduate, and a freshman at Gettysburg College, majoring in Music. MJ shared the highlights of her first semester and what she looks most forward to in the […]