The Ghost Train event in Phillips, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, drew a sold-out crowd of over 360 attendees for a night of spooky live scenes, Halloween activities, and community fun.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Resource fair at American Legion Post in Farmington connects veterans with potential employers
A Quilt of Valor was presented to Roger Ryder of Temple during the resource fair.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photo: Windy weather damages canopy at Irving Big Stop in Farmington
High winds caused damage and left thousands in Franklin County without power Saturday, Oct. 12.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Androscoggin County woman gets time-served for illegal gun purchases
Prosecutors say Tia Lavigne bought at least three guns for someone else.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Economic issues dominate 1st Congressional District debate
Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree spars with Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn over the causes of and solutions to the housing crisis.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Outside review of Maine State Police after-action report on Lewiston shootings recommends improvements
The recommendations came in an analysis of the Maine State Police’s after-action review of the Lewiston mass shooting last year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photos: Artist uses 261 Flower Sleeves to commemorate Lewiston mass shooting
Miia Zellner created the installation from the 261 flower sleeves saved from Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille to commemorate the mass shooting on Oct. 25, 2023, in Lewiston.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Most disabled adults in guardianship never get legal counsel
A report this week by Disability Rights Maine found that in 75% of cases between 2019-21, lawyers were not provided to individuals.
Posted inMaine, News
Searchers locate missing Alexander couple Thursday; one had died, the other was hypothermic
Pamela and John Helmstadter, 72 and 82, respectively, left their Washington County home on foot but lost the trail Sunday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Fire destroys home of retired surgeon, wife in Greene
Fire crews were called out about 1 p.m. for a report that the two-story home off North River Road was on fire.