Pete Hegseth is opposed to programs that promote equity and inclusion, has questioned the role of women in combat and advocated pardoning service members charged with war crimes.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board OKs policy for properties with delinquent taxes, utility balances
Farmington selectmen approve a policy that will help collect delinquent tax or utility payments.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal money fuels Maine’s clean energy and climate goals. Could Trump pull the plug?
The state receives millions of dollars for projects promoting electrification and offshore wind that President-elect Donald Trump dismisses, instead favoring drilling for oil and natural gas.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy to oversee ‘drastic’ changes to U.S. government
President-elect Donald Trump picked Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new commission on cutting government spending and regulation.
Posted inFranklin, News
Farmington-area school district officials celebrate student achievements, tribute to veterans
Director hear about career fair, Veterans Day parade and academic and athletic achievers.
Posted inMaine, News
$4,000 reward offered for information about illegal deer killings on Mount Desert Island
One buck was killed on Oct. 5 or Oct. 6 and left to rot, the Maine Warden Service says. Another was killed Nov. 6 and beheaded.
Posted inNation / World
Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood
The explosion, which happened at Givaudan Sense Colour in Louisville, knocked out windows and blew in doors in nearby homes and businesses.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools & Education
USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts prepares for August 2025 opening
The $63 million facility on the Portland campus, named for prolific songwriter Bob Crewe, will contain music practice rooms, performances spaces, an art gallery and classrooms.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County awards $544,722 to 10 entities from federal relief allotment
A total of 17 requests totaled $1.2 million.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Chesterville Select Board reaches decision on general assistance ordinance amid concerns
The Chesterville Select Board reviewed election results and voted 3-2 to adopt a revised general assistance ordinance, despite some board members’ reservations about its potential impacts on the town’s resources.