The closure, and employee transfer to Lewiston, raises questions with the local legislative delegation about how Gov. Mills’ goal to bolster Maine’s rural economy lines up with the DHHS decision.
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Wilton to begin basketball court renovations using donation
The Wilton Select Board authorized Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald to spend part of a $100,000 donation on purchases of poles, backboards and paving for the court at Kineowatha Park.
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Livermore voters to consider $5,000 for Brettuns Community Building repairs
The association that leases the town building would raise the rest needed to replace the furnace, fuel tank and hot water heater.
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Livermore woman injured after tractor-trailer tire blows
Brenda Lachapelle’s car went off Route 4 and struck a utility pole.
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‘Woodsqueer’: Farmington author publishes ‘love letter’ to Franklin County
University of Maine at Farmington professor and author Gretchen Legler has published a new book, “Woodsqueer.” The book details her 17 years living in the woods of Jay and how one builds and sustains relationships with the world around them.
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State dismisses drug trafficking charge against Phillips man
The case against Scott A. Pinkham was dropped for lack of evidence.
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Planning Board accepts one marijuana store application, rejects another in Livermore Falls
Kris Coburn’s submission for Natural Thumb was rejected due to parking and safety concerns.
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Franklin County approves use of federal money for several projects
Commissioners also accepted an anonymous donation to buy a K-9 insert for hybrid cruiser and a door popper.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school board moves ahead with reapportionment process
Regional School Unit 9 is reassigning the number of directors and/or their voting power based on the 2020 Census.
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Mobile home burns to the ground in Chesterville
The sister of homeowner Tiffany Gerrish lives next door and reported the fire about 11 p.m.