January 2023 – Page 199 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Elder Check programs continues to thrive

by Brian Ponce January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department still continues it’s Elder Check program, in which they make regular visits to Franklin County citizens over the age of 70 who live alone and do not have immediate family to check in on them.

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WMCA contending with long wait list, lack of contractors

by Brian Ponce January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

Western Maine Community Action Housing Director Bill Crandall has made some serious strides with his program, but still sees room for improvement in the number of vendors and contractors available to them.

The Franklin Journal

Wilton select board hears more concerns over Magrath Rd.

by Brian Ponce January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

Wilton select board heard more concerns on Tuesday, Jan. 3, over Magrath Rd., among other roads, that are closed to winter maintenance. The select board also moves forward with a new computer-aided dispatch and record-keeping system for county emergency services.

The Franklin Journal

2022 Year in Review, Part 2: Photos

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

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2022 Year in Review, Part 2: Stories

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

JULY Farmington Selectmen on June 28 approved funds for the town’s skateboard park and a new police cruiser. The $8,000 was taken from the Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park reserve account. Selectmen approved a $4,000 donation from the Chamber for the skateboard park last December. A $4,700 donation was accepted in February of 2021. Selectmen also […]