A logging company’s tree harvester hit a rock and sparked the blaze.
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Carthage man seriously injured when thrown off ATV onto rocks
Jacob Jackson, 29, went over a guardrail on a bridge crossing Webb River.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay mill cuts 51 more employees
A total of 110 have been laid off since an explosion destroyed a pulp digester in April.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills
Real estate markets in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties keep climbing
For the three-month period ending Aug. 31, the median sales price of homes in Franklin County increased by 29.5% from the same period of 2019.
Posted inFranklin, News
Jay fire determined to be accidental
Investigator said smoking is likely cause.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Fire that destroyed Turner home started near kitchen
Six adults, four dogs and some cats lived at the Bean Street home.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Walton’s Mill dam removal, park improvements outlined in Farmington
The project will allow endangered Atlantic salmon to travel up Temple Stream to spawn.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, River Valley
Search for convicted sex offender continues in Rangeley and Byron areas
The Maine Department of Corrections, with the assistance of nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies, are continuing to search for Shawn Batchelder, 36, who has been on the run since Sept. 12.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
FedEx driver spends night in truck after getting stuck in northern Franklin County
Rangeley police chief and fire rescue chief found Kari Sukeforth on Thursday morning.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Wilton man accused of striking 3 people with Jeep, including bride, at a wedding in Livermore
Curtis Moody, 51, was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault, and charges of driving to endanger, violating condition of release and reckless conduct.