NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding MERIT (Maine Retirement Investment Trust) info session. This is a state-sponsored retirement savings program designed to ensure that every Maine worker has the opportunity to build a secure financial future by providing small businesses with a no-cost program to provide retirement savings to their employees. […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Franklin County offers Citizen Police Academy
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will be offering its annual Citizens Police Academy. The academy will be held at FCSO’s new office, located at 120 County Way in Farmington. The six-week course will begin on Tuesday, Sep. 23, ending on Tuesday, Oct. 28, every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Anyone with interest is asked […]
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Breakfast for dinner offered
This homemade meal has something for everyone, and the community is welcome.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Boys on Bikes program debuts at Kingfield Elementary School
A new after-school biking program helps 2nd-4th grade boys build fitness, confidence, and community.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton approves contract to build ATV parking lot this fall
Wilton Select Board awarded CM Earthwork a $20,890 contract to build an ATV parking lot near Munson Road. WILTON — A new ATV parking lot planned near the town’s snow dump on Munson Road will move forward this fall after the Select Board voted Sept. 2 to award the project to C.M. Earthwork, Inc. for […]
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel’s former Gracenote Inn and Spa sold for $1.8M
The transaction was not the most expensive residential sale in Bethel. 287 Tara Way sold for $2.1M on August 14, 2025
Posted inSports, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar games and matches start this week
Sports schedules for the season are listed here
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Schools & Education
Residents to vote tonight on design for new Oxford Hills Middle School
OHMS’ volunteer building committee recommends a construction plan funded almost entirely by the Maine Department of Education.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston man arrested after Oxford police officers assaulted with bear spray
A King Street resident was assaulted in his driveway as he attempted to leave his home for work Wednesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County jail has been overcrowded the past two months, sheriff says
Eleven inmates have been sent to Somerset County Jail in Madison at a cost of $90 per day for boarding.