2021
Capitol Police officer trashes ‘pathetic’ Mike Pence for downplaying Jan. 6 attack
The rioters sought to hunt down perceived enemies like Pence and even set up mock gallows outside to execute him for not backing Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his election loss.
Richard Marcinko, founding commander of SEAL Team 6, best-selling author, dies at 81
His rogue leadership style and bravado helped fuel the unit’s reputation as the elite of the elite, but it also alienated superiors.
New Jersey woman pays $800 fine for jumping off boat in Bar Harbor on a bet
The woman jumped from the M/V Acadian as it prepared to dock in Bar Harbor, plunging into Frenchman Bay.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction bodes ill for Prince Andrew’s civil case
The plaintiff in Andrew’s case alleges Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein took her to London, New York and the U.S. Virgin Islands to have sex with the prince when she was underage.
New Year’s show will go on in Times Square despite virus surge, mayor says
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned.
2021 — The Year in Review, Part I
The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.
Farmington hires accounting firm for treasurer duties
Treasurer LucyAnn Cook resigned earlier this month and only one person, who wasn’t qualified, applied.