The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Forest Service and 211 Maine are reminding Maine residents and visitors about how to limit health risks posed by browntail moth hairs this fall. Hairs from browntail moth caterpillars can get stirred up during fall yardwork, according to a statement from the Maine CDC. These tiny […]
2021
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Poll: Should the ‘Big Indian’ statue on Route 1 in Freeport be taken down?
The owners of a home renovation business that opened in Freeport late last month say they don’t plan to remove the 30-foot-tall statue depicting an American Indian on their property.
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Rate of new COVID infections slows as surge eases in parts of the state
There were 467 new cases and 4 additional deaths of people with the virus, the state reported Friday.
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Islamic State bomber kills 46 inside Afghan mosque in challenge to Taliban
A statement says the attack targeted both Shiites and the Taliban for their purported willingness to expel ethnic Uygher Muslims to meet demands from China.
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Damaged U.S. submarine in port after collision in South China Sea
The USS Connecticut struck an unknown underwater object, and 11 crew members sustained moderate to minor injuries, the Navy says.
Posted inNation / World, News
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists in Philippines, Russia
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov are honored for their ‘courageous’ work in protecting freedom of the press.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Pets of the Week
Here are this week’s Pets of the Week from the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, ME 04938, 207-778-2638. Bones, Min Pin Mix Female, 9 Years: Meet Bones!! Bones is a special little girl who has a big personality and a lot of pretty big opinions on life. She is very sweet and […]
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Higher limit now available for USDA farm loans
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a higher loan limit will be available for borrowers seeking a guaranteed farm loan starting Oct. 1, 2021, from $1.776 million to $1.825 million. USDA extends disaster set-aside for direct loans until 2022 “Farm loans are critical for our customers’ annual operating and family living […]
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Henri McCourt takes first in FOC freshman race
BELFAST — Henri McCourt of Mt. Blue took first place in the freshman race at the Festival of Champions meet at Belfast on Saturday. McCourt toured the 3.1-mile course in a personal best of 17:59 helping to lead the Cougars to a 16th place finish out of 55 scoring schools in the meet. The Festival […]
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Car Hop FARMINGTON — Sunday, October 10 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., plan for an entertaining afternoon/evening filled with live music and food while viewing classic cars at Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road, Farmington. Revel in an afternoon of music by High School Musical performer, Hope Chernesky on fiddles while sitting in your […]