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Phillips area hit hard during recent storm, but bright spots can be seen
PHILLIPS — Following a week of devastation in the Phillips area and surrounding towns, a few bright spots can be found. We were blessed with sunshine, warm temperatures, no wind, and power restored in nearly all the areas. The wreaths on the Welcome to Phillips sign withstood the heavy winds. The Sandy River and Rangeley […]
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Breakfast LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10 American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave. is having a Legion Breakfast Saturday, January 13 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. The All You Can Eat buffet includes pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, eggs, home fries, cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, juices, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and more! The price is $10 requested […]
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Maine Woodland Owners hosting Forestry Forum
AUGUSTA — Maine Woodland Owners will be hosting its annual Forestry Forum on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, on the second floor of the Augusta Civic Center on the second day of the Maine Agricultural Trades Show. This is a free event and open to the public, offering interesting presentations about forestry, the forest market, and […]
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Pets of the Week
The Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington, is a non-profit organization. Since 1974, their purpose has been to provide temporary care and shelter to stray, homeless, and abandoned animals. The shelter provides medical treatment including vaccinations and sterilization to all animals prior to adoption. FCAS serves the community as an adoption facility […]
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Movie Review/’Wonka’
A bit of autobiography here at the start: I grew up a stone’s throw from Hershey, Pennsylvania and my current full-time employment comes from Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square. Chocolate, its production, and its sales are all a major part of my identity. So I view media related to Roald Dahl’s 1964 children’s book […]
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Most favor decision to put High Peaks national wildlife refuge on hold
On Tuesday, it was announced U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has paused its plan to designate part of the High Peaks region in western Maine as a national wildlife refuge.
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2023 Franklin Journal Year in Review: Part I
From the first baby born locally in the new year to the triumphant return of the Sandy River Festival, The Franklin Journal has part one of your yearly highlights all ready to go.
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Farmington Legionnaires feed linemen restoring power in region
Members and auxiliary of Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 in Farmington provided meals Dec. 21 and 22, to linemen from Canada and New York who were helping to restore power lost due to the rain and wind storm earlier in the week.
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Assessing storm damage in Franklin County
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is working with its partners to collect storm damage information.