The early plan, which includes county and debt spending, comes amid rising costs and lower revenues.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Brief system upgrade in Franklin County will not affect 911 calls
Emergency 911 calls will go directly to Somerset County Regional Communications Center in Skowhegan on Thursday night and come right back to Franklin County dispatchers.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine’s warmer weather means deer ticks are active
The state logged a record 4,257 Lyme disease cases in 2025, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted inLocal & State, News
3 fishermen rescued off Maine coast
The sinking Vesta Renee was located by the US Coast Guard more than 20 miles south of Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton sets June 22 for annual town meeting
Wilton selectpersons voted to hold the town’s annual meeting June 22, two weeks later than usual.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Historical Society hosts volunteer project party
Community members assisted with preservation work at Titcomb House Feb. 23 in Farmington.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Why are schools in Boothbay receiving bulletproof backpacks?
School and police officials said the initiative to hand out some 100 ‘body shield bags’ is not in response to any specific safety threat.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Democrats revive push to raise taxes on the wealthy, corporations
The move could set up a showdown between Gov. Janet Mills, who has opposed previous proposals, and her own party amid a contentious Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against a populist newcomer.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s public defense commission out of money, issues notices to lawyers
Private lawyers who do public defense work were notified that their last payments for the fiscal year will be made this month.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Maine’s outdoor recreation economy growing faster than anticipated
The sector accounted for more than 32,000 jobs in Maine in 2024, nearly 5% of the state’s workforce.