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Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County opts to buy new bridge for $1 million to go over Orbeton Stream in Madrid Township

by Donna M. Perry October 10, 2024

The meeting dates for Commission meetings have also changed for the remainder of October, beginning of November.

Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County tables action on policy to prohibit pets in the workplace

by Donna M. Perry October 9, 2024October 11, 2024

Assistant District Attorney James Andrews said he understood the policy but asked for an exception for a dog to be in the DA’s Office to help a traumatized victim or witness, especially a child, testify during trial.

Maine, News

Former University of Maine at Farmington professor joins Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan as new director

by Jake Freudberg October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Chris O’Brien, a Cold War historian who was previously a professor of history at UMF, took over as the library’s director in September.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington skateboard park receives $4,000 from Seth Wescott’s golf tournament

by Pam Harnden October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

A donation of $4,046.39, proceeds from the annual Seth Wescott & Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic held at Sugarloaf, was accepted for Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park in Farmington.

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Free community luncheon returns to Farmington church Oct. 19

October 9, 2024September 10, 2024

FARMINGTON —A free community luncheon is set to return to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at noon on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 235 Main St. The gathering, held the third Saturday of each month, continues through the church program year to May 17, 2025. Takeout meals can be ordered in advance by calling the […]

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