Residents spoke up for, and laid claim to, a shuttered elementary school during a weekend meeting.
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Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry
Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Fire damages Irving Forest Products sawmill in Dixfield
Mill personnel are assessing damage and already planning repairs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel elementary students honor veterans with ‘Field of Flags’
Third graders at Crescent Park Elementary School raise $750 for Disabled American Veterans and plant flags to show respect and gratitude.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Three Bethel business projects underway
A coffee shop, expanded mineral museum, and wedding venue are all progressing.
Posted inBoys Soccer, News, The Bethel Citizen, Varsity Maine
A win then a loss to end a great season for Telstar boys soccer
Telstar beat Pine Tree Academy 1-0 in double overtime on Thursday, Nov. 6, to win the division; on Saturday they lost to Piscataquis 2-1 in the state championship.
Posted inGuides, Health, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Step-by-step: Training through Franklin County’s local trails a lesson in endurance
Hiking local trails offers more than exercise, it’s a reminder of how much beauty and balance can be found close to home in Franklin County’s forests, hills and changing seasons.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
Paris to hold special election Dec. 2 to fill 2 vacant select board seats
The Select Board needs to fill the seats vacated by Matthew Brackett in September and Michael Bailey in October in order to continue management of town affairs and finances.