Local News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

ROAD CLOSURE

April 26, 2024April 24, 2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024 the State will be closing Rt. 16 from Stratton to Rangeley for Jordan Excavation to work on the bridge abutment. Anticipated time of closure will be 6:30AM to 6:30PM.

The Franklin Journal

Movie Review: ‘Civil War’

by Bob Garver April 26, 2024April 25, 2024

“Civil War” presents one of the most intriguing premises of the year, maybe of the last several years: what if Texas and California were to secede from the United States and join forces to wage war against their former home country? In short, everyone would lose. The economy would tank so badly that $300 would […]

Franklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Teenagers charged in assault at Kinneowatha Park in Wilton

by Donna M. Perry April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

Wilton boys ages 15 and 16 were charged with assault Sunday.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Beck, Moulton confirmed winners in Livermore Falls recount

by Donna M. Perry April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

After three recounts of ballots on Thursday, the results came out with 140 votes for incumbent D. Robin Beck, 139 for newcomer Roger Moulton, and 138 for incumbent Phoebe Pike.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington board approves Rotary crosswalk plans

by Pam Harnden April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

In recognition of Farmington Rotary’s centennial in 2025, crosswalk art will be installed on Main Street and Broadway.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington Police Department promotes 3 officers

by Pam Harnden April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

Jonathan Parker has been promoted to sergeant, Rex Schweighofer to detective and Ryan Rosie to corporal.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington library hosts Earth Day clean-up

by Brian Ponce April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

FARMINGTON — Over fifty people chipped in to help the Farmington Public Library clean up downtown Farmington on Monday, April 22, in honor of Earth Day. With sign-ups and a small petting zoo outside of The Pierce House at 204 Main Street, Library Director Jessica Casey called the eleventh annual volunteer clean-up a success. The […]