Franklin County’s computer network was briefly disrupted Feb. 6. by a cyberattack, but the IT department was able to restore impacted systems quickly.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Marty Thorne: Many reasons to fear deportation to Venezuela
I write regarding the article “Skowhegan mom, daughter fear deportation” (Feb. 23). Nicolás Maduro became president of Venezuela with 51% of the vote. The election was contested as fraud, but the Supreme Court of Venezuela ruled it legitimate. The result was challenged by Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France and the U.S., who deemed […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine must prepare for storms and climate change, lawmakers told
A proposal formed in the wake of last winter’s back-to-back storms to help communities prepare for bad weather and climate change was presented at a legislative hearing on Thursday.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Petition asks state to rescind decision to close Jay maintenance facility, reassign workers
State transportation workers believe the move is in retaliation to complaints they made about a hostile and unsafe work environment.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Jay man found guilty of child sexual assaults at Augusta home
Kenneth D. Marin was found guilty Thursday of sexually abusing a girl when she was 6-12 years old.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay residents share ideas for town development in the next 10 to 20 years
The Jay Comprehensive Planning Committee is in the process of updating the town’s Comprehensive Plan, which was last updated in 2011.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls sets meeting March 4 to review town meeting warrant
Selectmen approved annual town meeting warrant articles in a special meeting Thursday evening, Feb. 20, and scheduled a meeting for 6:30 p.m. March 4 at the Livermore Falls Town Office for voters to review them and ask questions.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility to get more upgrades
Select Boards from Livermore Falls and Jay on Thursday, Feb. 20, agreed to Milestone 3 upgrades at the Wastewater Treatment Facility in Livermore Falls, the final phase of a project started in 2021.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County courthouse making room for DA’s office in Farmington
The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay hires Pike Industries to pave roads, streets; extends tax, sewer payment deadline
Selectpersons also agreed to give property owners an additional 30 days after March 6 to pay back taxes or sewer fees.