Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
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HUD awards $20 million grant to combat Maine homelessness, domestic violence; advocates say more needed
About 60% of the grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to go to state agencies, while the remainder is to be divided between 14 organizations combatting homelessness and domestic violence across Maine.
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VFW District 9 in Jay-area names patriotism program winners
Denise Acritelli, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay, was named Teacher of the Year for VFW District 9 and the state’s overall winner.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County arrest log: Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2024
Arrests listed from Jan. 31 through Feb. 1, 2024.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington to replace plow truck damaged in December storm
The Wastewater/Sewer Department lost two plow trucks and a skid steer in the December 2023 flood.
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Developer answers concerns about Livermore Falls apartment project
Newman Homes of Augusta plans to develop the vacant building into 30 low-income apartments.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Winter Fun Day returns Saturday to Mt. Blue State Park
Winter Family Fun Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Blue State Park headquarters, 299 Center Hill Road in Weld.
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Carthage woman sent to hospital after two-vehicle collision in Farmington
Sholarn Jones, 50, of Carthage complained of chest pain and was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
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Domino’s delivers $25,000 to Farmington in Plowing for Pizza campaign
Farmington is the eighth town nationwide to receive money, which will go toward a new sidewalk plow machine.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Chesterville man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting girl
Norman Pelletier, 75, has been in jail since his Nov. 2, 2023 arrest.