A state board upheld an appeal by a Livermore Falls redemption center arguing that Poppy’s license should not have been granted.
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Strong, Phillips collect signatures to withdraw from school district
Kingfield residents are also passing a petition seeking to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58. Petitions are available for Avon residents as well.
Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance moving to empty Save-A-Lot space in Farmington
Renovations are ongoing in the former grocery store with an anticipated reopening of the furniture store this July.
Wilton to choose selectperson, school director June 10
There are two candidates each for the Select Board and a three-year term on the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors.
Rangeley woman pleads guilty to stealing money from local business
Brittany Moura, 38, has paid $31, 754 in restitution.
Franklin County commissioners hire Dixfield man as jail administrator in Farmington
The commissioners also approved hiring Lexi Daggett of New Vineyard as deputy director of the county Emergency Management Agency and honored Johanna Cullenberg as 911 Dispatch Employee of the Quarter.
Jay accepts police officer reimbursement funding
The Select Board recognized the Hollandstrong Community Foundation with the 2025 Spirit of America Foundation Tribute.
Horse dies after being struck by truck in New Sharon
The horse had gotten loose before colliding with a truck on Mile Hill Road just before 6 p.m. Monday, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
New Sharon sets hearing to consider takeover of water district
If the emergency bill LD 1346 is approved, it would go into effect immediately and the referendum for voters to consider taking over will be in June.
New Wilton store offers thousands of comic books and associated items
The family owned B and J Comics opened March 15