The Select Board is pursuing a $10.50 property tax rate and will ask residents at a special town meeting to approve using $700,000 in fund balance.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
‘Desperately needed’ wood bank opens in Franklin County
Eligible households will be able to purchase firewood at a reduced rate. Recipients will be referred to a program that will pay up to $15,000 in home repairs that address heat loss issues.
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Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Local News, Rumford Falls Times
Roxbury officials requesting veterans names for memorial
The memorial would be on Route 17 on the far side of the Roxbury Town Office parking lot.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Jay schools strengthen substance use prevention efforts with new funding
Program coordinator Jayde Couture told the Jay Select Board that a new 5-year federal grant is helping RSU 73 students combat substance use and mental health stigma through education, outreach and community engagement.
Posted inLocal & State, The Rangeley Highlander
‘Catastrophic’ Rangeley water main break repaired, but users asked to limit usage for now
Repairs were completed Thursday afternoon but water customers were urged to continue conserving water for the next few days.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News
Jay advances storm-resilience efforts as state releases new plan
Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere says Jay is already implementing many of the recommended strategies to strengthen infrastructure and prepare for future severe storms.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Elections, Local & State, News
Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law
Six of eight Oxford Hills School District towns report that a majority rejected changes to Maine’s absentee voting laws. Oxford and West Paris bucked the trend.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Decorated soldier’s final salute held in quiet Mason Township cemetery
Vietnam veteran Raymond York Sr. was awarded the Purple Heart and four bronze stars for his service. He found solace in the woods and was buried near where he played as a child.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News
Livermore Falls voters reject majority of ballot questions
3 of 5 local proposals before voters were rejected Tuesday, including rejecting the repeal of the town’s special amusement and mobile food vendor ordinances.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News
Fayette voters approve ordinance changes, reject road maintenance proposal
574 voters turned out Tuesday to cast ballots on 2 local issues and 2 state referendum questions.