Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New gauge to help monitor Wilson Lake levels more accurately
An engineering student will install a new, more precise water-level gauge at Wilson Stream Dam next summer as part of his master’s thesis, providing long-term benefits for Wilton and local lake monitoring.
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Mt. Blue alumna Mali Obomsawin to perform with Yo-Yo Ma in Portland
Former Mt. Blue bassist and Abenaki musician Mali Obomsawin will join world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a sold-out concert celebrating the Northeast’s cultural heritage.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington sets lower tax rate in wake of dramatic property value hikes
Town Manager Erica LaCroix reassured residents that higher property values will not necessarily result in higher tax bills.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington approves flat pay raise for 2026 budget
Town officials say the flat pay raise aims to promote fairness and stability as Farmington plans for 2026 spending plan.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Power mishap exposes Franklin County dispatch’s aging backup system
After an HVAC contractor cut power, officials said the outdated battery backup failed, prompting urgent plans to replace it using reserve funds.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Lead dust, pigeon mess delay trials in Franklin County
‘I would say at this point, we have been fortunate that the negative effect has not been greater,’ District Attorney Neil McLean Jr. said.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Classes to begin Jan. 20 at Mexico’s new school
An open house at Mountain Valley Community School is being planned for a Saturday in November.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield church blessing honors unique bond between humans and animals
The pastor of Dixfield Congregational Church offered a blessing Saturday to animals brought to the church as well as a couple that couldn’t make it.
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Livermore Falls delays action on new fire substation until next year
In 2018, voters agreed to explore building a substation in the East Livermore area, which is more than 5 miles from the town fire station.