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Livermore Falls board tables decision on road access for off road vehicles

by Pam Harnden November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

More information on connecting towns through ATV access is wanted.

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New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back

by Leo Goddard November 7, 2024

Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.

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Wilton board accepts grant for Police Department

by Donna M. Perry November 7, 2024November 14, 2024

The money will pay for a new laptop, two bulletproof vests, cloud storage and security doors at the Public Safety Building.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Maine grant program to help reduce firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens began in Farmington

by Pam Harnden November 7, 2024November 8, 2024

Firefighter Stephan Bunker approached Rep. Scott Landry, who submitted a bill to the Legislature which was passed and funded.

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Annual Hunter’s Breakfast continues tradition as fundraiser for middle school students

by Rebecca Richard November 7, 2024November 8, 2024

The Day Mountain Regional Middle School 8th grade hosted its third annual Hunter’s Breakfast fundraiser on Nov. 2, continuing a long-standing tradition from Phillips Elementary to raise $8,000 for their June rafting trip, class T-shirts, prom, and other expenses, with community support and additional fundraisers planned, including a craft fair on Nov. 16.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital plants yellow tulips for youth suicide prevention awareness

by Leo Goddard November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

MaineHealth employees planted yellow tulips as part of a project to raise awareness for youth suicide prevention.

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Frozen pie sales support Farmington food pantries

by Pam Harnden November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

With Farmington food pantries feeding more people, friends and members of Henderson Memorial Baptist Church are selling unbaked, frozen pies to support the pantries.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington sees steady voter turnout with many absentee ballots cast

by Pam Harnden November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Almost a third of the town’s voters [1,570 out of the 5,060 registered voters who had voted in the last two elections] had returned absentee ballots by Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, according to Town Clerk Diane Dunham. As of that time 1,680 had been requested, she noted.