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High Peaks Alliance holds community engagement session

March 12, 2025

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.

Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County selectmen to elect 11 members for county Budget Advisory Committee

by Donna M. Perry March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

It is the first year 11 members will serve on the panel to represent five new commissioner districts.

The Franklin Journal

Superintendent Columbia provides updates on MSAD 58 enrollment, air quality

by Rebecca Richard March 6, 2025March 7, 2025

Superintendent Laura Columbia addressed key district updates, including enrollment, air quality concerns at Phillips Elementary, and upcoming events.

Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County Commissioners choose Richmond company to replace Madrid Township bridge

by Donna M. Perry March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

Commissioners accepted Wyman & Simpson Inc.’s bid of more than $1 million to replace the bridge in 60 days.

Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Sidney teenager struck by vehicle in crosswalk in Farmington

by Donna M. Perry March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Steven Anthony, 18, was crossing from Scott Hall to the UMF Admissions Office side when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Samantha Deckard, 39, of Strong.

Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Six pets die, farmhouse and barn destroyed in Madrid Township fire

by Donna M. Perry March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.

Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County jail administrator resigns

by Donna M. Perry March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Major Douglas Blauvelt of Farmington had been a corrections officer since 2003 and became jail administrator in 2009. Lt. John Donald will step up in the interim.