Franklin County Administrator Amy Bernard wants security for the county courthouse, which has none.
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to hold six-week Citizens Police Academy in Strong
The program is free and begins on Feb. 21 at the Day Mountain Regional Middle School. People can call Sgt. Brandon Sholan or Deputy Tyler Gray at 207-778-2680 or get an application at the Sheriff’s Office.
State to remove temporary bridge over the Sandy River in Farmington
The temporary bridge was being used for traffic before it was heavily damaged while a new bridge is being built.
Franklin County pulls support from trail bond, resubmits Tom DuBois’ name to serve on LUPC
Franklin County commissioners want DuBois on the commission before a February vote on a proposed Penobscot County project.
Three Franklin County men indicted on sexual assault charges in Farmington
The three men also face other charges.
Three people were injured in 2-vehicle crash in Jay
An Auburn woman received life-threatening injuries Sunday, and two Livermore Falls women also were injured.
Wilton man indicted on charges stemming from attack on woman last year
Derek S. Campbell, 38, is accused of breaking into home, punching a woman and hitting her in the forehead with a pellet gun.
Jay to begin 2024-25 municipal budget talks
The Select Board, the Budget Committee and department heads will meet for a workshop at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School to discuss a proposed nearly $6.2 million spending plan.
Augusta company plans to turn former Livermore Falls Middle School into apartments
The school closed in 2012 after Jay and Regional School Unit 36 in Livermore and Livermore Falls consolidated into Regional School Unit 73.
Parent shares concerns about books, bullying in Jay schools
Roger Moulton of Livermore Falls shared concerns with Regional School Unit 73 board of directors on Thursday about the appropriateness of some books in school libraries and bullying in the schools.