At least some part of the region has been in drought conditions since June 2020.
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News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Otis snowmobiler seriously injured when attempting to jump embankment in northern Franklin County
Cody Hadlock, 30, hurt in remote area north of Rangeley.
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Judge Rick Lawrence nominated to be first Black justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Gov. Janet Mills nominated District Court Judge Rick E. Lawrence to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and District Attorney Andrew Robinson to the Maine District Court.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon voters approve $1.18 million budget, reject article to allow disposal of town property
Residents approve 23 warrant articles and reject two.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News
Peace Corps volunteer fears for friends and ‘family’ in Ukraine
Silver Linings: Janine Winn of Temple was 68 when she joined the humanitarian service.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Wilton Select Board to write Gov. Mills over concerns about PFAS legislation
Board members are worried the legislation could put a heavy cost on residents.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Weld voters change road commissioner to appointed position, add insurance funds to budget
Voters at the Weld Town Meeting increased health insurance amounts in the proposed 2022 budget by $7,516 to pay 100% of the cost for Town Clerk Carol Cochran and 50% should the next road commissioner want coverage.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News
Snowmobilers collide head-on in Franklin County and are treated at hospitals
Authorities say speed was a factor.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County selectmen to elect Budget Committee reps
The caucus is at 5 p.m. Monday at the commissioners’ office at the courthouse.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.