JAY — Now that a $30 million bond question to improve wastewater infrastructures was passed by Maine voters, Sewer Superintendent Mark Holt can move forward on having a median income survey done. The majority of selectpersons voted in October to spend up to $30,000 to have an income study conducted of residents on the town’s […]
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Jay to be presented petition to rescind support for CMP project
JAY — A petition is expected to be presented to selectpersons Monday asking them to rescind their support for Central Maine Power’s proposed transmission line. The select board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 26 in the cafeteria of the Spruce Mountain Middle School. The proposed New England Clean Energy Connect project would […]
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Thanksgiving meal prep in Farmington
The Scottish Rites Masons of Augusta Valley served a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Mt. Blue Campus Food Court in Farmington for residents of greater Franklin County. Dishing up meals to go are, from left, Bob Staples, Shannon Staples, Donna Eaton, Marcia Kelson and Irving Faunce. Not seen is Mallory Stacey. (Pam Harnden/Franklin Journal) The […]
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Celebration welcomes those far from family
KINGFIELD — For many years, Rodney and Suzanne Dunham have opened their home to local individuals who would be spending the holiday away from family and loved ones. “It’s been quietly growing for years,” Suzanne Dunham said. “But we found that people weren’t always comfortable coming to our home for such a family-oriented celebration.” So last […]
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Boil-water order lifted for North Jay
JAY — The boil-water order was lifted on Thursday for customers of the North Jay Water District affected by a waterline break on Monday on East Dixfield Road/Route 17.
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Franklin County commissioners approve loan guidelines
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Commissioners approved guidelines Tuesday for a loan program aimed at increasing jobs and assisting businesses. Commissioners have said they hoped to see applications grow for a revolving loan program that grants loans of $10,000 to $100,000 for job growth and business expansion. During a recent debate over tax increment financing, commissioners […]
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Retired teacher donates $700,000 to UMF — second-largest gift in school history
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has received a $700,000 donation from a retired Portland teacher, which will be used to fund student scholarships. It is the second-largest donation in the school’s history. The donation, made in late October, comes from T. Margaret Brown, a 1955 graduate of UMF who spent her career as […]
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Jay man pleads guilty to stalking
FARMINGTON — A Jay man pleaded guilty Monday in Franklin County Superior Court to stalking a family member in May. Details of the case against James E. Murphy Jr., 61, were not available, but the complaint against him simply said he acted in a way that caused the family member distress and inconvenience. Ten other […]
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Pickup rolls over on snow-covered road in Avon
AVON — A pickup truck driven by a local man went off River Road on Tuesday morning and rolled over near the Strong town line, according to Franklin County Sheriff Sgt. Matthew Brann. William Trodden, 58, of Avon lost control of his 2004 Ford F-350 while driving north on the snow-covered road, according to Brann’s […]
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Missing Rangeley man found safe in Connecticut
RANGELEY — A Connecticut state trooper confirmed Tuesday that a man from Rangeley and Connecticut, who left Rangeley on Nov. 8 has been found safe. was found safe Nov. 14. Connecticut police issued an alert Nov. 8 and asked for the public’s help to find Robert Wetherbee, 76, after he left Maine that day in […]