The county administrator is looking for a long-term solution to keep animals and pests out of the tower and attic.
Weld
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners told they can’t change budget
An opinion from the county’s attorney confirmed that the Budget Advisory Committee has the final say on the annual spending plan.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
State rangers will patrol Tumbledown Mountain over Labor Day weekend
Rangers also reminded hikers that camping has been prohibited on the mountain since 2021.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal
Who foots the bill when Maine responders rescue hikers in unorganized territories?
Weld’s Fire Rescue Department has been called out six times for out-of-town rescues since June, mostly on Tumbledown Mountain, stressing the town’s fire budget.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Owner of former Arthur D. Ingalls school appeals denial of lower valuation request
The owners of the building at 144 High St. in Farmington want a lower assessment than the town’s $1.26 million valuation for the building and land.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton Blueberry Festival to begin Friday, ending Saturday with fireworks over Wilson Pond
There will be food, music, games and a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County reallocates $60,000 to IT budget to cover expenses related to February cyberattack
The insurance deductible was $50,000 and uncovered expenses were $9,681.81, county Administrator Amy Bernard said.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Rotary awards scholarships to young area leaders
FARMINGTON — Each year, Farmington Rotary awards $1,500 scholarships to students at Mt. Abram High School and Mt. Blue High School. Funds are raised through Rotary’s annual yard sale and other fundraising efforts. The Rotary Scholarship recipients for 2025 are as follows: Mt. Abram: Summer Love Bailea Haines Mt. Blue: Anglee Brewer Carter Norton Nolan Leso, […]
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Franklin County deputy praised for work on law enforcement suicide in Maine
Sgt. Ryan Close and Dr. Jamie Wren of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center in Orono were recognized for their ‘compelling and deeply sobering case study.’
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
High Peaks Alliance, TRAC partner to spotlight Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge gems
REGION — This summer, the High Peaks Alliance (HPA) is teaming up with the Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition (TRAC) to elevate the Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge—an initiative designed to lead hikers away from crowded, over-promoted trails and onto some of Maine’s most breathtaking, lesser-known paths. While Maine’s High Peaks region is known for its […]