FARMINGTON — Brooklynn Winters, a 21-year-old Farmington native also known as “Bear Bait,” has been hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) since May 12. After saving and planning for a year, Winters almost canceled her hike entirely due to the pandemic and pressure from friends and family members. “My thought process was, well, I am going […]
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Republican powerbroker’s bid to thwart Max Linn’s U.S. Senate campaign went awry
Linn accused former state GOP leader Charlie Webster of threatening him to try to help Susan Collins’ reelection bid.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Feds aim to seize Farmington area properties searched in pot raid
Farmington, Industry, Rangeley, Carrabassett Valley and Avon are on the list.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 budget meeting rescheduled for Aug. 4
The approval process is restarted due to errors by the district’s law firm.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Massachusetts murder suspect returning to face charges
Derell D. Guy, 34, a transient, waived extradition Thursday from his jail cell in Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Weld cellphone tower proposal draws questions
An informational meeting on AT&T’s proposal to build a cell phone tower on the Phillips Road in Weld was met with complaints, comments and questions.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls town clerk/treasurer appointed interim town manager
Amanda Allen of Livermore Falls will begin her duties Monday
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington to seek $315,625 grant for Walton’s Mill Pond Park improvements
The town will not be responsible for the cost of the project and dam work.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Man charged in Massachusetts murder, armed robbery captured in Carthage
Derell D. Guy, 34, of Lynn was last seen fleeing into woods in Wilton on Monday morning.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay officials check out new firetruck
The Freightliner/E-One, tandem tanker truck can pump 2,000 gallons a minute.