With championship races ongoing, teams and athletes are looking to be at their best this month.
Farmington
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Late push gives Winthrop football win over Mt. Blue
Ross Fichthorn’s fourth-quarter touchdown is the difference as the Ramblers beat the Cougars in a Class B/D crossover.
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Franklin County OKs $18K cleanup to keep pests out of courthouse tower
Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mt. Blue field hockey gets key win over Messalonskee
Second-half goals from Grace Allen and Brooklyn Webber propel the Cougars past the Eagles.
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Mt. Blue alumna Mali Obomsawin to perform with Yo-Yo Ma in Portland
Former Mt. Blue bassist and Abenaki musician Mali Obomsawin will join world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a sold-out concert celebrating the Northeast’s cultural heritage.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington sets lower tax rate in wake of dramatic property value hikes
Town Manager Erica LaCroix reassured residents that higher property values will not necessarily result in higher tax bills.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington approves flat pay raise for 2026 budget
Town officials say the flat pay raise aims to promote fairness and stability as Farmington plans for 2026 spending plan.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Power mishap exposes Franklin County dispatch’s aging backup system
After an HVAC contractor cut power, officials said the outdated battery backup failed, prompting urgent plans to replace it using reserve funds.
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No one injured in school bus collision in New Sharon
Parents were notified that the 14 students from Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon were OK.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Four Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 7
Four-team battle in Class B South; Portland fights to stay atop A North; Winthrop plays Mt. Blue for the first time since 1968.