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Franklin county pharmacies a trifecta of independence

Three local businesses have the right prescription for independence: Spruce Mountain Pharmacy in Jay, Mt. Blue Drug in Farmington, and Western Maine Pharmacy in Kingfield. Broken healthcare and reimbursement systems are their biggest challenges. But all have found ways to thrive in an era of corporate consolidation.

Crime

Six face charges of stealing over $100,000 from Wilton service station

When customers at Gould's Service Station bought propane gas with cash, some employees or former employees would keep the cash, swipe fraudulent rewards cards to get points, which they redeemed for cash, according Wilton police officer Ethan Kyes.
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Stars align for musical Bliss, co-written by Mt. Blue alum

Seattle theater to premier Bliss, a musical co-written by Mt. Blue alumnus Emma Lively in January.

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Voting open to recognize Mullers’ conservation efforts

Voting for Wynn and Sandy Muller, finalists in the Natural Resource Council of Maine's People's Choice Award ends September 9.
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Maine pollinators need more flowers

Eric Venturini, Pollinator Conservationist with Xerces Society and National Resources Conservation Service, spoke about Maine's 278 native pollinator species and simple ways farmers, gardeners and landscapers can conserve habitat for bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds.
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Two vehicles collide in Jay; one driver injured

One driver left the scene, leaving one of its tires behind.
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Video: Floatplane crashes in Rangeley Lake

Two men were injured when the plane hit the water Thursday afternoon near Russell Cove.
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Vermont trucker injured when loaded rig rolls over in northern Oxford County

The driver is listed in serious condition at Maine Medical Center in Portland with non life-threatening injuries, according to Oxford County Sheriff's Office.
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Franklin County commissioners hear of more problems with dispatch console

A new version of software to fix them is expected to be released Oct. 14.