JAY — A Canadian company finalized its acquisition of four hydropower stations along the Androscoggin River in this town, Livermore and Livermore Falls. The four were among 63 around the U.S. bought by Ontario Power Generation from a New Jersey company on Nov. 28. The purchase price was $298 million and was subject to customary working […]
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Face Time: Joel Gilbert on expanding Berry Fruit Farm's offerings
Joel Gilbert, holding daughter Evelyn, 6, and his wife, Melissa, holding son Elijah, 2, with son, Noah, 9, in front, own the Berry Fruit Farm in Livermore. They recently started a new venture by opening a storefront on Main Street in Livermore Falls to sell their produce, baked goods, soups and more. (Submitted photo) LIVERMORE […]
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Tractor-trailer rolls over in Chain of Ponds Township
CHAIN OF PONDS TOWNSHIP — A Canadian driver lost control of his tractor-trailer on a steep, downhill portion of a slippery Route 27 early Saturday, causing the truck to roll over into a deep ditch. Jimmy Quirion, 38, of Frontenac, Quebec, was operating the 2019 Peterbilt, which sustained extensive damage to the tractor and trailer, […]
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Franklin County probate judge to retire after 35 years
FARMINGTON — Probate Judge Richard Morton is hanging up his well-worn black robe — ripped inside sleeves and all — on Dec. 31 after 35 years on the Franklin County bench. “I just love the work,” he said. “I am retiring because I have done it for a long time and other people should have the […]
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Top 10: Recapping the top local stories of 2018
Untimely deaths, racial tension, a massive pot raid, a controversial lawyer and restaurants closing and opening were among the top local news stories of the year.
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Air Logan in Farmington
Logan Comfort of Wilton shoots hoops Thursday at the Farmington Community Center. (Franklin Journal photo by Dee Menear) Logan Comfort of Wilton dunks the ball Thursday while shooting hoops at the Farmington Community Center. (Franklin Journal photo by Dee Menear) Logan Comfort of Wilton shoots hoops Thursday at the Farmington Community Center. (Franklin Journal photo by Dee […]
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RSU 73 board mum on Spruce Mountain transformation plan
JAY — Two days after RSU 73 Superintendent Todd LeRoy released word of a plan to merge the Spruce Mountain middle and high schools, details were hard to come by Wednesday. Leroy mentioned the school merger plan in an email to the Sun Journal on Monday when asked about the rumored firing of high school Principal TJ […]
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Spruce Mountain principal TJ Plourde no longer employed in district
JAY — In a surprise move Friday, Spruce Mountain High School Principal Thomas J. Plourde was removed from his position by the district superintendent. Superintendent Todd LeRoy, who has been with RSU 73 since August, said Plourde’s removal was part of a process to reduce the district’s administrative team by one position in order to […]
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Butch Weed’s family still waiting for closure 15 years after his killing
WILTON — Elaine Weed, the mother of Raymond “Butch” Weed, who was shot to death 15 years ago at his home, died in April without knowing who killed her son and without justice being served. “It is incredibly hard for any parent to pass without the answers,” “Butchy” Weed’s sister, Rachel Weed Skidgell of Carthage said. […]
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School board schedules special meeting for residents
STRONG — The SAD 58 school board has listened to community concerns and feedback on specific challenges to the future of the district and will hold a public meeting in February on its findings. School board members, parents, teachers, staff and residents of Avon, Phillips, Kingfield and Strong gathered this fall to discuss the impact […]