KINGFIELD — High-speed internet service would improve Franklin County’s economic bottom line, an official from the Greater Franklin Development Council told selectmen Monday night. Charlie Woodworth, executive director of the council, said he took U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, on a tour of Western Maine to meet those who hope to expand their businesses, further […]
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Kingfield man denies charges in collision with a skateboarder
Isaac E. Moody is reported to have crossed the center line in May in Kingfield and again last week in Lisbon, causing crashes and injuries.
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Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
CMP criticizes fake signs posted on Farmington explosion site
Central Maine Power officials say signs touting its proposed $1 billion transmission line project were meant to sour the public’s view of the New England Clean Energy Connect plan.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man, 20, charged with burglary, theft at medical marijuana store
Store owner Jacob Roberts estimated the loss at between $20,000 and $30,000, according to police.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Former UMF student indicted on sexual contact charge
Ashton Heald, 19, of Madison is charged in a campus incident April 2.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Jay woman, Winthrop man indicted in fatal overdoses
A woman from Farmington and a man from Strong died in March.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Four indicted in theft of more than $100,000 from Wilton gas station
The men and two juveniles are accused of redeeming false reward points at Gould’s Service Station.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
While many are leaving dairy farming, Jason Bagley is just getting started
Jason Bagley, a 12 year old from Farmington joined the 4-H dairy program four years ago. His career path includes studying at the University of New Hampshire then returning to farm and milk cows.
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LEAP coordinates evening of support to those affected by Farmington explosion
“All disasters start and end locally … how long does it take before it ends locally? We don’t know. Certainly, it has not ended yet.” — Fred White, American Red Cross disaster mental health co-leader for Maine.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime
Wilton man indicted on kidnapping, sexual assault charges
A woman told police she was knocked unconscious and tied up for hours before she escaped.