Franklin and Oxford counties together sustain nearly $9 million in early damage estimates from the Dec. 18 storm that included severe flooding.
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Officials rush to document flooding along Kennebec River in central Maine as outages, fallout persists
U.S. Geological Survey crews are in a rush against time, and the elements, to document as precisely as possible how high floodwaters got in the recent flooding, to provide data for a number of future planning purposes.
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Augusta, Hallowell businesses tallying losses as floodwaters recede
Historic flooding has delivered a blow to downtown Augusta and Hallowell businesses during one of the busiest times of year.
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There’s federal money to shield communities from disasters. Why isn’t Maine getting more of it?
Small cities and towns face many challenges when it comes to applying for grants, including being unaware of the programs in the first place.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay accepts bid from Wilton company to repair retaining wall, do earthwork at North Jay Fire Station
The police chief was successful in getting a risk prevention grant to buy approximately 130 traffic cones.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton home jeopardized by latest rainstorm
Raymond Wiers who lives at 1405 Main Street in the East Wilton section of Wilton is facing uncertainty after heavy rains Monday night into Tuesday eroded the bank behind his home.
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Summer’s soggy season wreaked havoc on gardens and basements alike. Will fall and winter turn off the tap?
State climatologist says the extremes in our weather that brought about a wet summer are likely to be the new normal in Maine.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
President issues federal disaster declaration to help Franklin County repair flash flood damage
The state is waiting on a declaration for Oxford County’s damage for heavy rains and flood damage from June 26.
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Unusually heavy rainfall has flooded Maine basements, some for the first time
Water tables have risen and drainage systems are overwhelmed by this wet summer, resulting in costly cleanup headaches for homeowners.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Oxford Hills
Mills seeks $9 million in disaster aid for Franklin and Oxford counties
Gov. Janet Mills asked President Biden to declare separate rainstorms on June 26 in Oxford County and June 29 in Franklin County major disasters so the state can receive federal funding to pay for more than $9 million in repairs to roads, bridges and culverts.