Citing an ‘urgent need,’ County Administrator Jeff Chute sent a letter to lawmakers appealing for more jail funding.
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Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.
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Where did that island in Lake Auburn go?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m turning to you with a question that I’ve had for months now. When driving through Auburn on Route 4, as we near Lake Auburn, I used to always see a small island covered with trees not too far out from Lake Shore Drive. In 2025, I could no longer see this […]
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Medical cannabis products pulled from Maine shelves after pesticides detected
Regulators issued a patient advisory after testing found unsafe pesticide levels in several cannabis concentrates sold at MarijuanaVille locations statewide.
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AARP Tax-Aide scheduling appointments | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, AARP Tax-Aide will provide free income tax preparation services for low/moderate income taxpayers for the 2025 filing season. Beginning the week of Feb. 5, our experienced IRS Certified Tax Volunteers will be preparing and electronically filing federal and Maine income tax returns. We will be working at Sacred Heart Church […]
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Wilton board fields questions on ATV routes policy
The Select Board answered questions about its rescinded ATV route policy not being enforceable.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County’s deputy administrator to take job with the state
Tiffany Baker of Wilton has worked for the county for over four years.
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Wilton-Jay police committee sets new dates for presentations
The Wilton-Jay Police Collaboration Committee canceled a combined meeting and will instead meet with the select boards separately.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based schools face special education budget pressures
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors received updates from the superintendent during its Jan. 13 meeting.