FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners declined Tuesday to take action on a nationwide effort to sue pharmaceutical companies that make and distribute opiates. A lawyer for the class-action lawsuit said the move was a “great disservice” to the county and could mean the loss of $50,000 to $1 million if the suit is successful. More […]
Franklin County
Posted inFranklin
Franklin County group mum on request to CMP for benefits
A group of elected officials in Franklin County has asked Central Maine Power Co. for benefits as compensation for a proposed Canada-to-Massachusetts power line project that will cut through the county, but are not saying what exactly they have asked for. “I don’t negotiate in the press,” Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton said when asked for […]
advertisement
Posted inFranklin
Just in time
Workers from Mid-Maine Restoration Inc. of Edgecomb scrape the clock tower at the Franklin County Courthouse in Farmington on Thursday as part of its restoration. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) A worker from Mid-Maine Restoration Inc. of Edgecomb scrapes the clock tower at the Franklin County Courthouse in Farmington on Thursday as part of its restoration. (Donna […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Franklin County 15-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting girl
FARMINGTON — A 15-year-old boy is accused of sexually assaulting a Franklin County girl under the age of 18, according to Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Franklin County Detective Kenneth Charles investigated a report Wednesday of ongoing sex crimes in Madrid Township and charged the boy with gross sexual assault, Nichols said in his weekly report. […]
Posted inFranklin
North Carolina hiker rescued again from Appalachian Trail
REDINGTON TOWNSHIP — For the second time in less than two weeks, a North Carolina woman was carried off the Appalachian Trail on Tuesday after becoming ill. Andrea Pincumbe, 21, of Asheville, called the Franklin County Regional Communications Center in Farmington at about 8 a.m. from the Poplar Ridge lean-to atop Saddleback Mountain to say […]
Posted inFranklin
Franklin County commissioners OK memo on courthouse renovations
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding on renovating the Superior Court building. The renovation is scheduled to start this week and includes carpeting and painting in the main court and other rooms at a cost of $29,200. The cost will be split evenly by the county and the state. According […]
Posted inFranklin
Farmington to install cameras downtown
FARMINGTON — The town is moving ahead with plans to install downtown security cameras that would cover major municipal parking lots, intersections and downtown businesses and assist in police investigations of crimes. The downtown Tax Increment Financing advisory committee Tuesday approved a motion to allow Farmington Deputy Police Chief Shane Cote to pursue installation of […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Franklin County residents want answers on power line project
FARMINGTON — About 100 people gathered at Mt. Blue High School on Monday night to ask questions of Central Maine Power Co. officials about a proposed Quebec-to-Massachusetts power line, many of them silently voicing opposition through signs and stickers that featured an “X” over the words “CMP’s Line.” The public information meeting, organized by state […]
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn
Wilton hosting public session on CMP power line project
Franklin County residents and elected officials will have the opportunity Monday night to question Central Maine Power Co. authorities about a proposed Quebec-to-Massachusetts power line that would run through six towns and about 33 miles of the county. A meeting and question-and-answer session with CMP will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mt. […]
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
American Legion baseball: Franklin County wins one, drops one against Augusta
Franklin County pitcher Miles Pelletier throws during first game of an American Legion doubleheader against Augusta on Saturday in Augusta. (Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal) AUGUSTA — The start of the American Legion baseball doubleheader between Franklin County and Augusta was delayed 26 minutes Saturday morning while the visiting Flyers waited for a ninth player to show […]