Eleven inmates have been sent to Somerset County Jail in Madison at a cost of $90 per day for boarding.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips dump truck rolls onto side after getting entangled in utility wire
Christopher Steward, 53, who works for the town of Phillips, was not injured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Proposed Franklin County firewood bank gets a boost to move forward in Salem Township
Franklin County commissioners approved a TIF grant application for $140,000 for the United Methodist Economic Ministry proposed firewood bank project to help those in need.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Create a patchwork of history and art in Rangeley
The Maine Barn Quilt Trail includes more than 70 barn quilts created by over 900 volunteers. An upcoming Rangeley workshop will allow participants the opportunity to create a barn quilt of their own.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
MSAD 58 budget passes in second vote despite split results
Avon, Kingfield, and Phillips approve budget while Strong narrowly opposes it.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Avon rejects school district withdrawal as Strong, Phillips move forward
Kingfield will vote in September on whether to explore leaving Maine School Administrative District 58, home of Mt. Abram High School.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Strong celebrates Pierpole Days with art, races, parade and fun
Strong’s three-day Pierpole Days festival featured art, races, a talent show, parade, and fireworks in memory of Craig Starbird.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
What happens to school budgets when Mainers vote ‘no’?
At least a dozen school districts saw budget rejections this year. Here’s how they’re trying to move forward.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
More lead dust found at Franklin County courthouse; testing done this week
Commissioners learned the third floor cannot be used for office space or storage because it would not bear the weight, county Administrator Amy Bernard told commissioners.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips-based school district voters to decide on trimmed $12.5 million budget
MSAD 58 directors reduced the overall proposed budget by $102,233 on Thursday after a first public vote failed.