Pelton performs direct delivery of behavioral health services
June 2020
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Marijuana grow facility OK’d in Farmington
With two medical facility approvals pending, all marijuana slots permissible in Farmington are now filled.
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Most employers not taking advantage of state program to retain workers
The problem could be that few know about WorkShare, which helps businesses keep trained workers by providing partial unemployment payments to those whose hours are reduced.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue graduates hailed for their resilience
Many graduates referred to themselves as the “Class of Corona,” instead of the Class of 2020.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Weld Historical Society purchases store lot
A fundraising effort is underway to cover purchase expenses while a committee is being formed to decise use of the space.
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Maine law enforcement agencies lack the data needed to address racial disparities
The public outcry over systemic racism and police violence spurred by the death of George Floyd has renewed pressure on state officials to fund and support robust data collection and analysis by police agencies.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Weld sports, other news from 1910
A fish hatchery in Weld raised and released 165,000 trout and salmon into Webb Lake.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
As strawberry season begins, pick-your-own farms adjust to coronavirus guidelines
The restrictions will sound familiar – wash your hands, wear a mask, keep your distance and more – with a few rules specific to berry picking.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: June 19
June 19, 1760: Most of York County, which had comprised all of Maine since the late 17th century, is carved into sections to create Cumberland and Lincoln counties. Those new counties later will be subdivided to create additional counties. Cumberland County, with a population of 281,674 in 2010 and home to many of the state’s […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
County towns offer a safe haven for tourists
While the Maine CDC reported 36 new coronavirus cases last Sunday, Franklin County counts remain the same.