‘Capt. Bell gave his life in the line of duty, bravely serving his fellow citizens,’ Town Manager Richard Davis said.
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Saddleback Mountain looks to build solar farm, new mid-mountain lodge
Construction would take place next year if the state approves either project, which new owners call “critical” in bringing the ski resort back.
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Posted inBicentennial, Franklin, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Explosion destroys Farmington building, kills firefighter
Sept. 16, 2019: An explosion at the Farmington offices of LEAP, an agency that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, kills Capt. Michael Bell of the Farmington Fire Rescue Department. Six other firefighters and a building maintenance worker who were investigating reports of a propane smell are injured. The explosion is so powerful it […]
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Livermore Falls adopts agreement on use of recreational areas
Selectmen also authorized a representative of the Fire Rescue Department to look at buying a used ladder-pumper truck.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal, Varsity Maine
RSU 9 cancels competitive sports
Farmington-based school district plans to develop intramural sports program in place of traditional sports.
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PHOTO: Skip sliding away
Jae-Lynne Nile, 6, of New Vineyard enjoys a slide at Bass Park in Wilton.
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PHOTO: Slip sliding away
Jae-Lynne Nile, 6, of New Vineyard enjoys a slide at Bass Park in Wilton.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Strong man hired as Franklin County road supervisor
Gerald “Mike” Pond has been in the road and excavation field for 40 years.
Posted inElection 2020, Franklin, Maine
Often-overlooked US Senate candidate highlights forgotten women in her new book
Independent Lisa Savage’s new campaign book tells the story of nine American women often left out by historians.
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Livermore board taps fund to reduce property tax rate
Selectpersons approved using $150,000 from the undesignated fund to reduce the tax burden.