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UMF student accused of sexual misconduct sues UMaine System, claims gender bias

by Rachel Ohm September 11, 2019September 13, 2019

He says he was denied due process when he was suspended without a hearing.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad sues Portland rail museum over investment in steam locomotive

by Donna M. Perry September 11, 2019September 16, 2019

It wants compensation for its investment of over $144,000 connected to restoration of a Narrow Gauge steam engine.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

PHOTOS: Crews tear down site of fatal fire in Livermore Falls

by Donna M. Perry September 11, 2019September 13, 2019

Peter Dyer died in the fire and two children jumped to safety on June 12, 2018.

Franklin, News

RSU 9 struggles with pending salary accrual expense of $1.9 million

by Nicole Carter September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Business Manager Kris Pottle was directed to work on several scenarios.

Franklin, Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, Varsity Maine

Mt. Blue senior seeks donations for children in Ghana

by Pam Harnden September 11, 2019October 2, 2019

After spending two weeks in a village in Ghana, Mt. Blue High School senior Lexi Mittelstadt is collecting art supplies, clothing, soccer equipment and money to help children there.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser

Countdown to the 179th Farmington Fair is on

by Nicole Carter September 11, 2019September 16, 2019

The Franklin County Agricultural Society is putting the finishing touches on the fairgrounds in preparation for the 179th Farmington Fair, which opens Sunday, Sept. 15, and runs until Saturday, Sept. 21. The work to put the fair on begins each spring and lasts several weeks after the fair closes.