Fire chief estimates the loss to Willie’s Auto Body at more than $500,000.
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Rangeley Heritage Trust creates Friends of Western Maine Dark Sky
The group seeks to conserve the natural dark skies in the region through education and local legislation.
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‘Friday Night Live’ makes return to stage in Rumford
Now in its 14th year, the sketch comedy show runs for three weekends beginning March 20.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton recreation programs draw strong participation
Wilton’s recreation director reported strong winter participation while raising questions about use of restricted funds.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based schools seek $200K cut to proposed 2026-27 budget
The RSU 73 board voted to ask the superintendent to reduce the proposed 2026-27 school budget by $200,000 before it goes to voters.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield students win Kids Cup at Sugarloaf event
Kingfield Elementary students won the Kids Cup at the WinterKids Downhill 24 event at Sugarloaf after raising more than $13,000 and skiing hundreds of runs during the two-day fundraiser.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Artist transforms Wilton cannery into vibrant creative arts space
Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.
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Message of peace painted on lake in Norway
The 100-feet-high ‘NO WAR’ message was painted by a group of anonymous artists on Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
Inland Woods + Trails wins $27,000 grant from Maine Tourism
The money will be used to develop a comprehensive visual media marketing campaign.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
‘No Kings’ rally set for March 28 in Farmington
Western Mountains Third Act Indivisible will host a nonviolent ‘NO KINGS’ gathering at noon March 28 in Farmington, extending its weekly Peace and Protest vigil with singing and community participation.