New and old friends share reads as club memberships soar during COVID-19 pandemic.
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News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Oxford Hills
Creation of a Maine Forest Advisory Board draws sharp comments from both sides
A bill to form a Maine Forest Advisory Board stirs diverse views as Legislature weighs the idea.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain School District planning in-person learning in the fall
The 2021-22 calendar assumes in-person learning will be possible.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts man indicted in Franklin County shooting
Jesse W. Duval of Westminster, Massachusetts, is charged with elevated aggravated assault and reckless conduct with a firearm.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Strong resident indicted on terrorizing charges related to school lockdown
Christian A. Richards is accused of “communicating threats” to Strong Elementary School staff.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Ground rules established for hearing on NECEC’s permit application in Jay
Residents and taxpayers of Jay will be given five minutes to speak, all others will get three minutes.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay to hold public hearing on sewer rates for 2021-22
Two proposed rate scenarios would cover more than 100% of the Sewer Department’s operation and maintenance budget.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Vaccine appointments slowing down
Franklin Memorial Hospital has launched walk-in appointments Monday through Friday from 8-11:30 a.m.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue School District applying for COVID-19 emergency relief funding
Directors of Regional School Unit 9 laid out plans on spending for a $2.4 million grant that would bolster student support and create outdoor classrooms.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington sets May 25 vote on ordinance changes
The special Town Meeting will be held downstairs at the Community Center, 127 Middle St.