Voters accepted 37 acres from Sugarloaf resort and authorized selectmen to borrow up to $6 million to build a golf course to enhance economic development.
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
High Peaks Alliance holds community engagement session
Representatives from towns including Carrabassett Valley, Eustis, Strong, Stratton, Weld and Industry — as well as Franklin County, Maine Huts & Trails, Sugarloaf and various community organizations — participated in discussions.
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Posted inElections, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Carrabassett Valley to vote on budget and building a nine-hole golf course
The election of officers at the annual town meeting will be held 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Town Office, and the annual town meeting to take up 34 warrant articles will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield snowmobiler injured in collision with truck in Eustis
Maine Warden Service’s initial investigation indicated that the machine driving by Birch Royall, 50, was traveling between 60 to 70 miles per hour on Hyde Trail when it failed to stop at a stop sign, according to Mark Latti, communications director for Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farmington-based alliance to host social at Sugarloaf
The social celebrates the alliance’s ongoing efforts to ensure recreational access to the High Peaks landscape.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Mono-Mayhem returns to Saddleback Mountain Feb. 23
These action-packed clinics focus on skill development, confidence-building, and fostering a strong sense of community.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Registration Open for Northern Forest Canoe Trail Work Trips
Rangeley area work trips include Umbagog Lake Accessible Campsite, Upton, NH July 18-20 and Haley Pond/South Branch Dead Carries, Rangeley July 25-27.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Northern Forest Canoe Trail Celebrates 25 Years
The NFCT will host five races in three states this year. These races range from short, family-friendly challenges to multi-day stage races for more experienced paddlers. The lineup includes the return of the Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous, June 21-22
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 voter approval needed to purchase former Farmington school
On March 24, voters in Regional School Unit 9 will be asked to accept up to $1.6 million of a $1.77 million Maine Connectivity Grant obtained by Franklin County Adult Education to purchase the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners recognize employees for seizure response at courthouse
“When things like that happen, it takes a special person to just not run away but to jump into action,” Chairman Bob Carlton said.