The next phase to rehabilitating the Thompson Lake dam is rebuilding the retaining wall in the outlet channel that feeds into the Little Androscoggin River.
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Bethel Rotary Run raises after-school funds
BETHEL — The 10th Annual Bethel Rotary/Mahoosuc Kids Association 5k and 1-mile youth run was a fundraising success on May 17. All of the proceeds go to support access to after-school and enrichment programming for local youth. Here, runners are shown at the start at Crescent Park School as Rotarian Robin Zinchuk (right) explains […]
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Farmington’s Old South Church plant sale slated
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church annual plant sale, located at 125 Woodfield Drive (off Perham Street) in Farmington, began on Tuesday, May 13, and will continue through Sunday, June 8. The plant sale is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This self-serve plant sale features primarily perennials, lilacs, and […]
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Vote Cristoforo on June 10
To the Editor: I enthusiastically endorse Ms. Cristoforo for a seat on the Bethel Select Board. She and I spent a year together working on the Ethel Bisbee Committee. From the start, she distinguished herself as a highly intelligent, generous, calm, thoughtful person, with impressive abilities. She quickly became a crucial leader in our work, […]
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Bethel area SAD-44 budget passes first vote; final decision set for June 10
The budget will rise 13.6% to $17.61M for Fiscal Year 2026. The increase from FY25 is $2.1M
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Wilton residents to elect selectpersons, school official June 10
The annual town meeting on the proposed nearly $5.9 million municipal budget will be held at 6 p.m. on June 16 at the Academy Hill School at 585 Depot St.
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Oxford County law enforcement community supports Maine Special Olympics with annual torch run
NORWAY — The annual Special Olympic Torch Run saw a trifold number participating in the Norway to Paris to Oxford segment of the Bridgton to Brunswick leg of the state-wide run. Norway Police (NPD), Paris Police (PPD), Oxford County Sheriff (OCSO), Maine State Fire Marshall (FMO), PACE and Oxford County Jail (OCJ) all fielded […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
W.G. Mallett School Grandparents Day, art show celebrate creativity
W. G. Mallett School welcomed 350 grandparents and showcased student art.
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Allen, Taylor compete for Wilton Select Board seat in June 10 election
Nancy Allen and Melissa Taylor are vying for a three-year Select Board seat in Wilton’s June 10 election.
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Franklin County’s yellow tulip event highlights youth mental health
Community gathers at Healing Garden to honor local teens and raise awareness.