A December 2023 storm has created continued problems with roads that need to be fixed, the town code officer said.
December 2023 storm
Posted inLocal News, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford voters approve money for Park and Recreation office, garage
The former building sustained an estimated $2 million damage, including equipment, in a December 2023 flood.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Forum on Sandy River flooding seeks input to help shape mitigation plans
Anyone who has been impacted by or has concerns about flooding of the Sandy River is asked to complete an online survey that will be used to determine future steps to prevent or lessen potential impacts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine doles out last of $60M storm recovery fund to 40 businesses
It brings the total to 217 businesses, nonprofits and working waterfronts awarded funding after a series of storms in late 2023 and early 2024 decimated the coast and inland communities.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Narrow Gauge Pathway reopens in Carrabassett Valley
The trail has been closed for 11 months following flooding in December of 2023.
Posted inMaine, Politics
State commission responding to storm damage explores public flood insurance
Only 1.3% of all homes and buildings in Maine are covered under the National Flood Insurance Program and participation has fallen sharply over the past 15 years.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Locals, veterans celebrate progress in Veterans Memorial Park restoration in Lewiston
The L&A Veterans Council thanked and acknowledged the many individuals, businesses and city departments who continue playing a role in the restoration of Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Lewiston.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin, News, Oxford Hills
Small businesses, nonprofits in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties to get storm relief funds
Businesses can be awarded as much as $100,000 from a pool of $5.8 million funds in this first round of grant awards.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act
The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston to receive grant and volunteer help to restore Veterans Memorial Park
The park featuring several monuments sustained heavy damage due to flooding in a December storm. Those behind the effort to renovate the park hope to have most of the work complete by July 4.