You’ve heard that knowledge is power. Well, we say knowledge of power is power. As our energy future comes into focus, we begin to understand that the future is all about electricity. No more combustion, just channeling the energy of natural forces (wind, sun, water, tides) and distributing it as electrical current. As we shift […]
2021
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
With robotics canceled, Blue Crew builds 3-D printers for science labs
The first device was part of the team’s Chairman’s Award efforts.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
BSB opens community voting for nonprofit grants
Day two of the annual Community Matters More campaign for distributing grants to nonprofits surpassed 10,000 votes.
Posted inMaine, News
‘How do you deal with that pain?’: Funeral directors in uncharted territory during pandemic
The struggle to help families find a way to mourn their losses in the time of COVID-19 is taking an emotional toll on funeral directors and the communities they serve.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine lawmaker proposes more flexible review of cannabis-related advertising
The bill from Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, would strengthen the appeal process for businesses found in violation of marijuana marketing rules, including rules meant to prevent targeting ads to minors.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton to assess feasibility of absorbing North Jay water district
The Select Board also approved the water department’s budget.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
FPD names Karen Kidd employee of the year
Three department employees were also recognized for their service.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Weld board to take up cellphone tower permit Feb. 17
WELD — The Weld Planning Board will again consider the building permit application for a 190 foot AT&T cellphone tower at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Planning Board Chairman Naomi Doughty said the board had other business to consider at its regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 10. The 190-foot tower as proposed […]
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Report highlights lingering problems in Maine’s child welfare services
An independent ombudsman’s report says caseworkers still struggle in assessing risk early in investigations and when deciding whether to reunite children with parents.