Parents, friends and others turn out for commencement exercises in Farmington, the first in-person ceremony since 2019.
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Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News
Vigil for Kimberly Moreau in Jay marks 36 years since her disappearance
Community gathers to remember student who went missing on prom night in 1986, and to show support for family that feels it is closer than ever to getting answers about the disappearance.
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Posted inFranklin, Local & State, Schools & Education
Farmington-area schools canceled Friday due to high lead levels discovered in pipes
Nearly half of Regional School Unit 9’s drinking-water fixtures have tested for levels of lead that exceed state guidelines.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Fire destroys house, 2 vehicles in Avon
The owner, who lives off the grid, loaded his wood stove and an ember came out. When he returned with water the house was engulfed in flames.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Dixfield man pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage girl
Cole Gordon, 20, entered a plea Thursday to unlawful sexual contact and entered into 24-month delayed sentencing agreement.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Storefront windows of several Farmington businesses vandalized
Police were still taking reports of damage at 12:42 p.m. on Thursday.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
An alternative budget proposal will be presented Monday to Farmington voters at Town Meeting
Selectmen Joshua Bell and Byron Staples have sent letters to some Farmington residents stating they will be presenting an alternative budget for voters to consider.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls selectmen vote to use federal funds to help pay for truck, cruiser
The town has received $166,908 of the $333,816 expected to be received from ARPA funds. The other half is expected later this year.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Chesterville man pleads no contest to refusing to submit to arrest, trespassing; sexual assault charges dismissed
Donald Wright will serve 30 days in jail followed by two years probation,
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man accused of sexually abusing girl younger than 17
The incident allegedly occurred several years ago, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Wednesday.