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Franklin, Maine

Family of Farmington firefighter hires law firm to find cause of fatal blast

by Matthew Daigle November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

Capt. Michael Bell died Sept. 16 when propane gas leaking from an underground line ignited in an office building.

Business, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal

Jay community, loggers hopeful that paper mill’s sale means success

by Donna M. Perry November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

Town officials, others look forward to more prosperity for the 500 employees and others.

Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

News Roundup: Honoring veterans

November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

Business, Franklin, Maine

Verso agrees to sell Jay mill as part of $400 million deal

by Peter McGuire November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

The mill in Jay employs about 500 people, and has been producing paper in the area since 1885.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal

Dozens attend Veterans Day services in Farmington

by Donna M. Perry November 11, 2019November 12, 2019

World War II veteran Francis Paling of Jay laid a wreath on Monday at the foot of the Farmington World War II Honor Roll.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Tri-Town communities honor veterans past and present

by Pam Harnden November 11, 2019November 12, 2019

Veterans and their families were remembered Monday for their sacrifices during ceremonies in Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and Fayette.

Franklin, Maine Crime

Wilton woman arrested after Jeep with three kids inside was stolen and crashed

by Matthew Daigle November 9, 2019November 14, 2019

A Wilton woman was arrested Saturday morning after she stole a vehicle with three young children inside and drove away, according to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office.

Franklin, Maine, Schools & Education

Girls get hands-on experience in trade careers at Farmington workshop

by Valerie Tucker November 8, 2019November 10, 2019

The Totally Trades workshop hosted by New Ventures Maine at the Foster Career and Technical Education Center on the Mt. Blue campus gave young women a chance to experience non-traditional careers for women that pay well and are in high demand.