Much of the town’s equipment is aging and nearing the end of its life cycle, Cameron Hinkley said.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Municipal bans on homeless shelters may be prohibited in Maine
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would prevent cities and towns from blocking homeless shelters.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Julia Lipez confirmed as Maine’s newest state supreme court justice
The Senate’s confirmation of Lipez to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court fills a yearlong vacancy on the state’s highest court.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County register of probate sues county administrator, former commissioner
Heidi Jordan contends she was inappropriately placed on administrative leave after her dog nipped a county janitor.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Sumner farm collecting sap for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
Sumner farm still collects sap the old-fashioned way.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Big Lots in Farmington has closed
The Farmington Big Lots is only open to vendors, according to a sign seen on the door March 18.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston woman sentenced for Social Security fraud
Prosecutors said Donna D. Desrosiers collected more than $90,000 she wasn’t entitled to. She was ordered to repay the amount as restitution.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
A $3M boost to Maine’s public defense spurs objections on all sides
An emergency bill sought to compromise the demands of Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services as the state faces a constitutional violation over a lack of court-appointed attorneys.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris officials to explain Police Department changes Monday
Chief Michael Ward and Town Manager Natalie Andrews will address residents at the Select Board meeting.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Franklin County Commission chairman to testify at state land use hearing
A bill would increase members of the Land Use Regulation Commission from nine to 13.