Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
Wilton
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Wilton school staff dive into reading instruction through new literacy training
Academy Hill School educators are taking part in a statewide literacy initiative aimed at strengthening reading instruction.
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Posted inBusiness, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Judge denies defense request to acquit Lucas and Robert Sirois of marijuana charges
Defense attorneys say the plants that were allegedly grown and sold illegally by the Siroises were ‘legal hemp, not illegal marijuana.’ Prosecutors disagree.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton, Jay, Farmington police agencies update regional mutual aid pact
Wilton approved an updated mutual aid agreement with Jay and Farmington to strengthen regional police coordination and clarify training and liability.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Wilton man indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot landscaper, police
Gabriel Wilbur, 34, was shot by two police officers on July 11 after he attempted to confront police with a weapon.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man accused of shooting his girlfriend indicted for attempted murder
Gunthar S. Swan, 26, has been held in lieu of $500,000 cash bail since his arrest on June 17 at Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
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Step-by-step: Training through Franklin County’s local trails a lesson in endurance
Hiking local trails offers more than exercise, it’s a reminder of how much beauty and balance can be found close to home in Franklin County’s forests, hills and changing seasons.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
‘Desperately needed’ wood bank opens in Franklin County
Eligible households will be able to purchase firewood at a reduced rate. Recipients will be referred to a program that will pay up to $15,000 in home repairs that address heat loss issues.