Democrats and Republicans said they will have ongoing conversations before final votes on the budget in 2 weeks, though areas of compromise seemed hard to come by.
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Oxford Hills school administrators working to curb student behaviors
Residents from West Paris addressed the board to mark one year since Agnes Gray Elementary School has closed.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school district voting on grant for community resource center
Voters in Regional School Unit 9 will decide March 24 on accepting $1.6 million to buy the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Tractor trailer truck rolls onto side on new Farmington bridge
Truck driver Liam Flagg, 18, of Turner told a deputy that he felt the load of sawdust shift as he was negotiating a left turn on Crosswell Road.
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Sen. Susan Collins will support RFK Jr. as US health secretary
The Maine Republican, considered a key swing vote for many Cabinet picks, did not respond to questions about why she thinks Kennedy is qualified for the role despite his history of criticizing vaccines.
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More avian flu found in wild birds in Maine as state urges precautions
Unlike in some other states, there have not yet been any confirmed cases of avian influenza in humans in Maine.
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Another snowstorm to hit Maine on Wednesday night
Snow squalls are possible Tuesday with highs reaching the upper 20s in most areas.
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Toy Fund wraps up a big year
The Toy Fund raised just over $190,000 in donations from readers and was able to make sure no one was turned away, despite a more than 40% increase in the number of applications for help from last year.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Pets lost in September fire in Jay remembered
A plaque marks the site of a fire at 6 Jewell St. in Jay last fall when pets perished.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton town manager proposes increasing office hours to 37 per week
The Select Board has requested a count of customers to determine which days are busiest.