Maine has delayed awarding Modivcare the entire state for another year as an appeal goes to the Supreme Judicial Court.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Smithfield man critically injured when dirt bike and four-wheeler collide in Wilton
Logan Comfort, 21, was driving a dirt bike at a “high rate of speed” on Temple Road when an ATV did a U-turn and the two collided, Wilton Police Chief Ethan Kyes said.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston committee to host listening sessions on problems downtown
The sessions will kickstart a new iteration of Mayor Carl Sheline’s public safety committee, which has been on hiatus since late 2023.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs
‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Replica Vietnam wall drew more than 8,700 to Farmington, organizer says
‘This is definitely what community is all about,’ said Jennifer Bowser, an organizer with the committee that brought The Wall That Heals to Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News
Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japanese goods, impacting nearly $65M in imports to Maine
The new rates for Japan, which has been one of the state’s top trade partners for years, and South Korea are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does tick season in Maine end during the summer? | Fact brief
The blood-sucking arachnids’ activity peaks at multiple times throughout the year, depending on species and life stage.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Aroma Joe’s opens in Farmington to full line of customers
The coffee shop is located at 293 Main St. and the drive-thru entrance and exit are off Front Street, across from McDonald’s.
Posted inMaine, News
Rachel Randall announces run for Auburn council
She says her priorities include protecting Lake Auburn watershed.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Select Board approves $3M road bond
Residents voted for major reconstruction of several main Oxford roads during town meeting last month.