WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Sen. Howard Baker Jr., who asked what President Richard Nixon knew about Watergate, has died. He was 88. U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander confirmed Baker’s death in a news release Thursday. Baker, a Republican, served 18 years in the Senate. He earned the respect of Republicans and Democrats alike and rose to […]
June 2014
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Livermore Falls police adding patrol at new four-way stop
LIVERMORE FALLS — Police are asking motorists and bicyclists who are traveling the Campground Road to be aware that there is a new four-way stop at the intersection of Haines Corner, Bamford Hill and Campground roads. Police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said that some motorists are not stopping on Campground Road because they are unaware […]
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Poland pastor to retire from Livermore Falls church
LIVERMORE FALLS — Kay Webb, pastor of the Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, is retiring Monday, June 30. She will serve communion for the last time during the church service on Sunday. The 67-year-old woman who lives in Poland has been a pastor since 1996. During part of her education to become a pastor, she rode […]
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State committee votes to continue discussion of Dept. of Labor probe
AUGUSTA — A special federal audit has found no evidence of bias or undue political influence in the outcomes of unemployment compensation appeals hearings at the Maine Department of Labor, a state official has reported to the Legislature. In her report to the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee on Thursday, Maine Labor Commissioner Jeanne Paquette highlighted […]
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Weather knocks out power to about 1,300 Emera customers
BANGOR — A Maine utility is working to restore power to more than 1,300 customers in several counties in the state. A total of 1,353 Emera Maine customers are without power due to weather conditions. Most of the customers are in northern Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, while some are in southern Penobscot, Hancock and Washington […]
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U.S. Census: Nation getting older; Maine still the oldest
Learn About Tableau WASHINGTON — The United States is still growing older, but the trend is reversing in the Great Plains, thanks to a liberal application of oil. But Maine continues to be the oldest state — the state’s median age was 43.9 in 2013. And it’s rising faster in Maine than the rest of the […]
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LePage returns from China
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage is returning to the United States after several days in China, where he met with businesses in the hopes of attracting them to Maine. The Republican governor is scheduled to return on Thursday. He left for Beijing on Saturday. LePage officials said the governor had planned to meet with representatives […]
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Susan Collins becomes fourth GOP senator to publicly support same-sex marriage
AUGUSTA — After receiving the endorsement of the nation’s largest LGBT advocacy group, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday indicated for the first time her personal support for same-sex marriage. “A number of states, including my home state of Maine, have now legalized same-sex marriage, and I agree with that decision,” Collins said in response […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Woodstock plans first gazebo concert
Woodstock’s gazebo will host its first entertainment event July 5 when singer Carl Vee brings his guitar to play songs from decades past. Vee approach Town Manager Vern Maxfield with the idea and Maxfield liked it. The gazebo was donated to the town two years ago by the Chase family. Vee, a Bryant Pond resident, […]
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Clem Worcester honored in Hanover
CLEM WORCESTER HONORED IN HANOVER-Clem Worcester receives a plaque from Selectman Frank Morrison in appreciation for his loyal service and dedication to the Town of Hanover as he retires from his long-held position as Town Clerk. A gathering in honor of Mr Worcester was held last Wednesday evening, June 18, under the Picnic Pavilion near […]