At the Franklin County Animal Shelter, their lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m.  Dog adoptions are being performed by appointment only.  Please call FCAS at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule an appointment if you are interested in adopting a new […]

PHILLIPS – The many volunteers and contributors involved in this tremendous community project to honor the lives of Michaela Morgan and Thomas Deckard-Madore invite one and all to attend “Dedication Day” at the newly completed M & T Memorial Basketball Court at North Franklin Park on Park Street in Phillips on Saturday, August 14 at 4:00 […]

Franklin County Animal Shelter is still taking extra precautions during these uncertain times. They are doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. Adoptions are still available, by appointment only. Please email your appointment request to [email protected]. Cats and dogs are […]

Remember Heritage Day is Saturday July 31 and the events will be scattered throughout the village area, much the same as last year. It was still uncertain what if any meals would be available but watch Facebook for a schedule! I will try to get the finalized schedule in next week’s article. This week we […]

James V. Johnston September 23, 1857 – February 18, 1906 “Powder Boy” James V. Johnston. Young Jimmie Johnston had accompanied his mother to visit his father, Captain John V. Johnston, aboard the U.S.S. gunboat Forest Rose, in peaceful waters on the Mississippi. As the vessel approached Waterproof, Louisiana, in February 1864 it came under attack […]

Franklin County Animal Shelter is still taking extra precautions during these uncertain times. They are doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. Adoptions are still available, by appointment only. Please email your appointment request to [email protected]. Cats and dogs are […]

PHILLIPS – “Our Neck of the Woods” was the theme of the Narrow Gauge Quilters’ show held last month at the Paul G. Whittemore Building in Phillips. According to President Sheila Driscoll, “Over 100 visitors were thrilled by the unique vignettes depicting life and adventure in Maine.” These vignettes included everything from hunting and camping […]

Weekly Report July 10 — 16 All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty 07/10/2021 0549hrs, Deputy Richards responded to a 911 call at Jordan Lumber in Kingfield. The caller stated there was an open door to the business, this turned out to be a cleaning person inside. 0608hrs, Deputy Richards responded to a report […]

Franklin County Animal Shelter is still taking extra precautions during these uncertain times. They are doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. Adoptions are still available, by appointment only. Please email your appointment request to [email protected]. This weeks pets are: […]

(I wanted to preface that this story is a bit darker than usual, but I feel that it must be told. Anyone sensitive to the topic of death may not want to read this article, but for others, let us begin). There is a popular quote in the aviation and engineering industries which states, “regulation […]