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Free lunch program a success in Strong

STRONG — Selectmen on Tuesday were told that the monthly free lunch program at the Forster Memorial Building has been resoundingly successful. The Community Table Soup Kitchen has served thousands of home-cooked meals the past seven years, according to project leader Pastor Mike Senecal. “Seventy percent of our clients come from Strong,” Senecal said. The program is […]

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Diane A. Dube

LEWISTON — Diane Annette (Lebel) Dube, 67, of Lewiston, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, after a long battle with COPD. Diane was born in Lewiston on May 4, 1950, the oldest of three children of the late Yvon Lebel and Marilyn Bernier Lebel. She received her education at St. Peter’s School and graduated from Lewiston High […]

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Get the 411 on flooring

When choosing flooring for their homes, many homeowners are overwhelmed by the options at their disposal. Each type of flooring can look great in its own way, which is why homeowners may struggle to find the right fit for their homes. Educating yourself about flooring is a great way to make the process of choosing […]

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Fire destroys Waterville company

WATERVILLE (AP) — Authorities said a Christmas Day fire that destroyed a flooring business and injured the owner was caused by careless disposal of wood ash. The Waterville Fire Department said in a statement that Wednesday’s blaze at Grenier’s Classic Flooring was caused when ash from a wood stove that was put in a plastic […]

Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal

Commissioners award paving contract for courthouse parking lot

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to award the contract to pave the courthouse parking lot to a Smithfield company. The company’s bid of $17,893 was the lowest of four bids submitted. Approval is based on the proposal meeting specifications and references checking out. County Clerk Julie Magoon opened the sealed bids and gave […]