They are striving to protect the state’s remaining brown ash trees, and hope to harvest enough healthy trees in the meantime to supply future tribal artisans.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. King debates Republican, Democratic challengers
The independent seeking his third term has run a quiet campaign so far against Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello, as well as independent Jason Cherry, who did not participate in Monday’s debate.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County board to determine how to share almost $545,000 in federal funds
The county has received 16 applications for needs from several organizations, districts and county departments for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 28, 2024
• Jeremy S. Andrews, 41, of 142 Carsley Road, Harrison, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:56 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in Cumberland County, by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. • Tristan X. Betties, 40, of 8 Trainer Road, Old Orchard Beach, on charges of possession of a firearm when prohibited and operating […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Investigators find a ‘culture of hazing’ on Lisbon High School football team
The hazing has included players whipping one another with leather belts, at least once until bruising occurred, and at least one incident of a freshman student being hit headfirst into a trash can, a report found.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County unorganized territory preliminary budget reflects nearly a $1 million increase
The majority of the increase is because two bridges in the unorganized territory need to be replaced for a combined total of about $2 million.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Voting by mail? Postal Service says mail your ballot by Tuesday
The recommendation comes as election officials around the country have raised concerns about the Postal Service’s ability to handle a large amount of election mail this year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Getting into the spirit of Halloween
Lewiston woman decorates her house for Halloween.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Packing up fall in Lewiston
People rake, scoop and stuff leaves into bags in Lewiston Monday afternoon.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine
Fayette to hold final hearing before vote on Starling Hall’s future
A public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fayette Central School gymnasium serves as a final chance to sway voters for those campaigning for and against a Nov. 5 referendum on the sale of the historic building.