Franklin Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Jay paper mill closing earlier than expected

by Sun Journal staff report February 22, 2023February 23, 2023

Employees at Pixelle Androscoggin Mill were told Wednesday morning that doors would be closing as early as March 6 rather than later in the spring as previously announced.

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17-year-old North Jay teen denies shooting older brother

by Judith Meyer February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Last week, prosecutors elevated the charge to elevated aggravated assault, the charge the juvenile would have faced if he was an adult.

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Chesterville girl in Boston hospital after dog attack

by Joe Charpentier February 21, 2023February 22, 2023

Lily Norton, 6, was in critical condition at Boston Children’s Hospital following the attack on Saturday.

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PHOTOS: Fun at Western Maine Play Museum

February 21, 2023

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Farmington hires Cornell Knight as interim town manager

by Pam Harnden February 21, 2023February 22, 2023

Selectman Chairman Matthew Smith said Tuesday morning Cornell Knight started that day.

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Amanda Wheeler named new Livermore town clerk

by Pam Harnden February 17, 2023February 18, 2023

Amanda Wheeler, from Fayette, will start Feb. 21 at $22 per hour.

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Truck goes off Mile Hill Road in New Sharon into tree line

by Donna M. Perry February 17, 2023

Zachery Anderson, 21, of Jay was issued a summons for attaching false plates and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

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Massachusetts man accused of hitting girlfriend with handgun, pointing gun at others at Wilton residence

by Donna M. Perry February 17, 2023February 18, 2023

Khaliel F. Chatman, 19, of Brockton, Massachusetts, was arrested on felony charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing with a dangerous weapon.