The announcement by Maine’s 2nd District congressman that he won’t seek a fifth term is likely to give a boost to Republican Paul LePage, although 2026 is also expected to be a good year for Democrats.
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Farmers’ Almanac to end publication after 208 years
‘Like losing a cherished friend’: The iconic guide based in Lewiston has provided weather forecasts, gardening tips and old-fashioned advice since 1818.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Drought wilts Maine’s apple and blueberry yields
This year’s extreme weather led to a 50% drop in production among Maine’s biggest apple growers and a 30% decline among wild blueberry farmers.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Revaluation error causes $2.3M budget shortfall in Farmington
The Select Board is pursuing a $10.50 property tax rate and will ask residents at a special town meeting to approve using $700,000 in fund balance.
Posted inMaine, News
Casting their bait to the wind
Friends try their luck fishing in the Androscoggin River Thursday morning
Posted inMaine, News
Maine voters surprised by Golden’s decision not to seek reelection
Residents of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District say they are sympathetic to the congressman’s concerns about increasing incivility and political violence.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
‘Desperately needed’ wood bank opens in Franklin County
Eligible households will be able to purchase firewood at a reduced rate. Recipients will be referred to a program that will pay up to $15,000 in home repairs that address heat loss issues.
Posted inCommunity, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Roxbury officials requesting veterans names for memorial
The memorial would be on Route 17 on the far side of the Roxbury Town Office parking lot.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Another independent enters 2026 Maine governor’s race
Derek Levasseur ran in 2019 as a Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, but dropped out before the primary election.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Jay schools strengthen substance use prevention efforts with new funding
Program coordinator Jayde Couture told the Jay Select Board that a new 5-year federal grant is helping RSU 73 students combat substance use and mental health stigma through education, outreach and community engagement.