LIVERMORE FALLS — Town Manager Kristal Flagg plans to have a discussion with selectmen Tuesday over the pros and cons of leaving Androscoggin County and joining Franklin County. State Rep. L. Gary Knight, R-Livermore Falls, has submitted enabling legislation to make the move if that is what is decided by those involved, including residents. Residents […]
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Commissioners to discuss Franklin County budget law
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners are planning to discuss the county’s budgetary statute Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Franklin County Courthouse. There is no specific time designated to the item, due to a long agenda. The commissioners will hold three tax abatement appeals from residents in the town of New Vineyard beginning at 9 a.m. […]
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Dixfield man accused of cashing bogus checks
AUBURN — A Dixfield man accused of cashing counterfeit payroll checks at businesses in central Maine is due in court this month. Anthony W. Smith, 27, will make his initial appearance on Jan. 31 in Androscoggin County Superior Court on charges of felony forgery and theft by unauthorized taking, a court clerk said Wednesday. Smith […]
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Franklin County Dispatch Center walls going up
FARMINGTON — Insulated concrete forms were being installed Wednesday for the new Franklin County dispatch building on County Way. Dispatchers currently work in a section of the Sheriff’s Department building across from the new center. General contractor D. Scott Taylor, owner of Taylor Made Homes Inc., said that instead of wood construction, these forms will […]
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Board votes to explore Livermore Falls joining Franklin County
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen voted Monday to endorse exploring having the town secede from Androscoggin County and join Franklin County. State Rep. L. Gary Knight, R-Livermore Falls, told selectmen that he wanted their thoughts on switching counties. He would be willing to submit enabling legislation to move Livermore Falls from Androscoggin County to Franklin County, […]
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MDIF&W: New fishing regulations approved by Advisory Council
AUGUSTA — A remote 84-acre wild brook trout pond in northern Franklin County is one of several statewide water bodies to be affected by new fishing regulations. As of the open water fishing season on April 1, it will be illegal to use or possess live fish at Twin Island Pond in Lowelltown Township, according […]
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Barker elected chairman of Franklin County Commission
FARMINGTON — The first order of business for Franklin County commissioners Wednesday was to elect Clyde Barker of Strong as chairman. Commissioners rotate the chairman position every year. This is Barker’s first time as chairman since he began his term Jan. 1, 2011. Commissioners Gary McGrane of Jay and Fred Hardy of New Sharon have […]
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Help needed for tri-county homeless count
LEWISTON — An initiative aimed at boosting federal funding to fight homelessness in the area by seeking out uncounted homeless people in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties is having trouble rounding up enough volunteers willing to help. About 17 people in Androscoggin County have signed on to help with the Jan. 30 count, simultaneously being […]