FARMINGTON — A family was displaced from their home Sunday morning after flames engulfed an attached garage at 206 Livermore Falls Road, Fire Chief Timothy Hardy said Monday. A representative from the state Fire Marshal’s Office will visit the scene Tuesday as part of the investigation into the cause, he said. Firefighters responded to the […]
Franklin County
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations
For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine
Former Franklin County prosecutor suspended from legal practice for 9 months
Kayla Alves had already pleaded guilty in federal court to tampering with possible evidence.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Region’s health better but still needs improvement
Lorri Brown, Healthy Community Coalition shared data regarding the greater Franklin County community at the Nov. 22 Farmington Selectmen meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Area leaders among 10 to complete John T. Gorman Fellowship
Four area executives are among 10 leaders from across Maine to complete the 2022 John T. Gorman Fellowship, an intensive program designed to strengthen their ability to make a measurable difference in the lives of Maine people. They are: Melissa Hue, director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Lewiston; Kristen Miale, president of […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Food pantries face challenges, make changes before the holidays
An increase in the need for food assistance is being seen by most area food pantries.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County votes to accept low bid for insurance and rejoin Maine County Commissioners Association
Commissioners learned Tuesday the amount the county needed to pay Maine Public Employee Retirement System was less than expected.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
McLean wins DA race for tri-county area
The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin, Somerset counties recognize local partners
FARMINGTON — Learning Partner Commendations were announced recently by Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties at its annual meeting, held Oct. 19 at the Franklin County Adult Education center and online. “We are deeply grateful to all members of our organization and to the community for supporting our mission. We wish to recognize partners […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Suspended Rumford lawyer appeals to state’s highest court
Seth Carey, a one-time candidate for district attorney, is seeking reinstatement of law license.