Sharon Rainey, 81, who owned Dutch Treat, a seasonal eatery and ice cream shop in Wilton, died from injuries she received in a fire at her home early Saturday.
Franklin
News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Three Mainers killed in separate weekend fires
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of fatal fires in Wilton, Caribou and Newfield.
advertisement
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Dutch Treat owner, husband seriously injured in Wilton fire
Sharon Rainey and her husband, Robert Adams, were taken to a Farmington hospital and then to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Two others were treated for smoke inhalation.
Posted inFranklin, News
North Jay boil water order still in effect as flow is restored
Ben Wright, superintendent of North Jay Water District, was driving down to an Auburn laboratory with samples of water to be tested on Thursday afternoon.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton residents to decide who controls ATV access in town
A citizen initiative asks residents if they want to rescind a 2023 vote that reaffirmed Select Board authority of ATV access routes, and give control to voters at town meetings.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal, Things to Do
Kora Shriners to hold parade Saturday in Farmington
The Kora Shriners are holding their annual ceremonial at the Farmington Fairgrounds June 13 to 15 with the parade the only event open to the public.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
$1M for Farmington Community Center roof project approved at special meeting
A handful of residents attended the meeting which was required after a financial statement was not included with the article when taken up at the annual town meeting in March.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Franklin
Maine’s oldest winery, Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, is up for sale
Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, known for its blueberry wines, is for sale after over 40 years in business.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
MSAD 58 directors to discuss next steps after school budget fails
If a budget is not approved by July 1, the district can continue using the operational budget most recently approved and in this case it is 2024-25 budget.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County budget committee overrides commissioners’ changes to $11.5M spending plan
Commissioners had added back in money for flex benefits for themselves in 4-1 vote last week but the budget committee’s decision eliminates the funds.