Danielle Brotherton and Shari Ouellette, each have board of director experience, are running for the position.
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Franklin County opens 2025 TIF grant application process
Organizations and others in the unorganized territory in Franklin County have until May 2 to submit applications for funds connected to economic development.
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Third co-defendant in Franklin County drug case pleads not guilty
Oscarlin Peguero Ortiz, 25, of Bronx, New York, pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base and aiding and abetting.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
New law could make Franklin County lose 10 budget committee members in same year
Commissioners are looking into having the law amended to require staggered terms to avoid losing 10 members elected March 26 all at once.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Two New York men sentenced for 2016 armed robbery in Rangeley
A federal jury convicted Robert Holland and Andre Muller in 2023 for the second time each on a charge of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery at a Rangeley residence.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County accepts draft $11 million budget for county government, jail
The spending plan for 2025-26 is a combined $781,658 increase and will go to the Budget Advisory Committee for review.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield fire likely caused by self-combustion of oily rags, fire chief says
Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.
Posted inFranklin, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley board reviews proposed $12 million budget, warrant articles
The proposed $12 million 2025-26 budget reflects an increase of approximately $820,000 over the current budget. The annual town meeting will be held by referendum on Tuesday, June 10, 8 a.m. – 8p.m. at the Town Office.
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Two Jay high school teachers defend staff after art teacher’s arrest
Teachers Michelle Brann and Nicole Curtis speak of challenges teachers are facing following the arrest of a district teacher on child exploitation charges.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County accepts low bid for Salem Township bridge
Jordan Excavation of Kingfield was the low bidder at $966,000 of four bids to replace a county bridge on Reed Road in the unorganized territory.