2022
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine’s U.S. senators celebrate approval of electoral count reforms
The massive bill passed the Senate on a 68-29 vote and it is expected to be passed by the House of Representatives by Friday and then signed into law.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sports Digest: IOC approves allowing men to compete in artistic swimming
The new rule will go into effect in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
Top sports stories of 2022: No. 7 — Bates women’s basketball makes historic run
The Bobcats not only won the program’s first-ever NESCAC title, they also qualified for the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament for the first time since 2006.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations
For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Chesterville fish passage study underway
Last month Senators Collins and King announced federal funding for Atlantic Salmon habitat restoration projects, one of which is a fish passage feasibility study at the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area Dam on Little Norridgewock Stream.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
WMCA struggles with housing, end of ERA funding
Western Maine Community Action is working hard to help their clients find affordable housing, but many will soon face eviction starting Jan. 1.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
FCTEC students brave the great outdoors
Foster Career and Technical Education Center gave a presentation of their newest program, Oxbow Outdoors. The program teaches students outdoor skills, such as water filtration and building a fire, as well as mountain biking, rock climbing and even building a yurt.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton discusses closing roads to winter maintenance
Two residents of Magrath Rd. approach the Wilton Board of Selectpersons to discuss a potential solution to the closing off of winter maintenance to their road.