Residents spoke up for, and laid claim to, a shuttered elementary school during a weekend meeting.
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Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Senate passes bill King and Collins helped broker to end the government shutdown
The final Senate vote, 60-40, sent the bill to the House and broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits that expire Jan. 1.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Snowmobile club equipment vandalized in Strong
The destruction of the club’s Tucker Sno-Cat groomer occurred over the weekend and the club president is pretty sure it was a targeted assault.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Knox County to partner with Two Bridges jail
Knox County will send people in custody to the Wiscasset jail in 2026.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry
Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine drug overdose deaths continue to plummet
The state has seen a 23% decline in fatal overdoses from January-September in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Posted inMaine, News
Lisbon appoints retired local town manager as it searches for permanent candidate
James ‘Jim’ Bennett is from Lisbon and recently returned there after retiring earlier this year.
Posted inMaine
Monmouth schools holds ceremony to honor veterans
Students from Monmouth Academy and Monmouth Memorial School gathered for a parade of 23 area veterans, a ceremony and receiving line.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel elementary students honor veterans with ‘Field of Flags’
Third graders at Crescent Park Elementary School raise $750 for Disabled American Veterans and plant flags to show respect and gratitude.