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Paul LePage tells Tom Saviello to ‘bring it on’

by Steve Collins December 27, 2021December 28, 2021

Former governor said he would love to see the ex-lawmaker from Wilton jump into the 2022 gubernatorial race, but it’s not clear what will happen.

Franklin, News

Jay woman settling into her new position as Jay finance director, treasurer

by Donna M. Perry December 25, 2021December 25, 2021

Jill Gingras had previously worked for the town until 2011 when her position was cut.

Androscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Back to school in person, with new challenges: Staff members ‘doing above and beyond, but it doesn’t take away how hard it is’

by Vanessa Paolella December 25, 2021December 27, 2021

Six local educators reflect on first four months of the 2021-22 school year, some of the toughest school days some say they have faced.

Franklin, News

North Jay man believes living a Christian life kept him on straighter path

by Donna M. Perry December 24, 2021December 23, 2021

‘I believe that life is calmer when you are a Christian,’ Hamblin ‘Ham’ Allen said.

Business, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Farmington feels impact of nationwide supply-chain issues

by Kay Neufeld December 23, 2021December 23, 2021

Local businesses in downtown Farmington, such as the bookshop, music store, etc. report difficulties and the many workarounds they’ve used to keep shelves stocked amid nationwide supply-chain issues.

Franklin, The Franklin Journal

Photo: Blankets of sleet cleared away in Farmington

by Kay Neufeld December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington board approves 7.3% cost of living adjustment for employees in 2022

by Pam Harnden December 21, 2021

The cost of living adjustment for employees next year will cost the town just over $177,000, Town Manager Christian Waller said.

Androscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Some schools closed Wednesday due to weather

by Joaquin Contreras December 21, 2021December 22, 2021

Officials in several school districts announced Tuesday that they canceled classes Wednesday because a storm is expected to bring icy conditions during the morning. “The current prediction for tomorrow is icing in our area at both the stop and start of our school day,” Lewiston schools Superintendent Jake Langlais said via Twitter. “The timing makes […]