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Bullet found in Mt. Blue High School bathroom no threat to students, staff

by Donna M. Perry September 14, 2023September 15, 2023

A student found a bullet in a bathroom before the start of school Thursday and reported it to the school’s resource officer.

Franklin, Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Biden responds to Livermore Falls student’s letter about climate change

by Emily Duggan September 14, 2023September 15, 2023

“Always remember — when you make your voice heard, adults listen,” the president wrote to Cooper Stevenson, now 9.

Franklin, Maine Crime, River Valley

Trooper fatally shoots armed Rumford man accused of killing his brother

by Sun Journal Staff Report September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

State police went to Rangeley Plantation to arrest Shay McKenna, who missed his arraignment on a manslaughter charge stemming from his brother’s shooting death.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Jay officials inspect scope of road damage from June 29 storm

by Donna M. Perry September 13, 2023September 14, 2023

Estimated damage to Jay’s roads and sewer lines from heavy rain, flooding and putting temporary access in is $7.9 million.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Livermore approves contract for waste disposal services

by Pam Harnden September 13, 2023April 10, 2024

Two contract options were given for waste removal, with the 3-year one costing $3 more per year to start.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington approves buying narcotics tester

by Pam Harnden September 13, 2023

Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 12, approved funds to purchase a portable narcotics screening device and a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for Fire Rescue to replace self contained breathing apparatus equipment.

Androscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News