‘Given the horrific tragedy that’s occurred here, rescheduling a football game is a small thing,’ says one coach.
2023
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
After Biden meet, new Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans won’t abandon Ukraine but will aid Israel first
Johnson, a staunch conservative allied with Donald Trump, has shown little interest in providing additional money from Congress to support Ukraine in its war with Russia.
advertisement
Posted inNation / World, News
Fearing airstrikes and crowded shelters, Palestinians in north Gaza defy Israeli evacuation orders
The risks for those staying in the north are likely to rise exponentially in the event of an expected Israeli ground offensive.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s gun laws back in spotlight after deadliest shooting in state history
The state’s yellow flag law didn’t protect Maine residents this week, and it’s likely to be one focus of the gun control debate expected to dominate the next legislative session.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Larger campfires now require burning permit
New open burning regulations went into effect Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wildfires in Maine
STATE — Maine, the most forested state in the U.S., averages 650 wildfires that burn about 550 acres annually. Most are human caused. The Maine Forest Service [MFS] has been working with local communities and homeowners to help reduce the risk of wildfire since the early 2000s. Around 79 percent of homes in Maine are […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 referendum voting hours and locations
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the ten towns that send their children to the Regional School Unit 9 district will vote on the purchase-lease agreement for Holman Mission House in Farmington.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 holds public hearing on Holman Mission House
Superintendent Christian Elkington engaged with several members of the public while discussing the purchase and use of the Holman Mission House in Farmington on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington rec is getting ready for winter activities
With fall winding down and winter right around the corner, the Farmington Community Center has a host of ways to stay active and warm in the winter months.