Farmington’s insurance rate increase is on the lower end among the approximately 100 municipalities covered by Kyes Insurance, according to President Flint Christie.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton enacts cannabis moratorium
After months of discussion, the town of Wilton voted to enact a moratorium on all cannabis licensing for a duration of 180 days on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
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Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
New dentist office hits Wilton
Opened on Monday, Oct. 2, Western Mountain Dentistry is looking to become a staple of the community helmed by a UMF graduate.
Posted inMaine
Prosecutor in Kennebec, Somerset counties hired to lead new public defender office in Augusta
Beginning in November, Frayla Tarpinian, who has worked in the Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney’s Office for more than a decade, is to oversee the first brick-and-mortar public defender office in Maine.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Federal judge dismisses charges against former Wilton police officer and former Oxford County deputy in illicit marijuana operation
Kevin Lemay of Farmington and James McLamb of Auburn were each charged by the federal government on Nov. 9, 2021, with tampering with documents. They previously pleaded not guilty.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football poll: Leavitt and Oxford Hills remain 1st and 3rd, respectively
The Hornets and the Vikings hold on to their spots for the third straight week. Bonny Eagle overtakes Kennebunk for fifth.
Posted inBusiness, News
Feds identify Gulf of Maine area for offshore wind
The 3.5 million-acre area excludes lobster fishing grounds and all right whale restricted areas.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine soccer polls: Lewiston, Mt. Abram boys hold positions
The Blue Devils are still fourth and the Roadrunners eighth, but each moves out of tie. Windham boys and Scarborough girls still No. 1s.
Posted inNation / World, New England
New Hampshire sharply increasing patrols along Canadian border
Gov. Chris Sununu plans to use $1.4 million in state funding to create the Northern Border Alliance Task Force.