FARMINGTON — Voters in the Franklin County Commission’s District 1 will consider a contested race on Election Day, the only contested county position. District 1 comprises Carthage, Jay, Temple and Wilton. Gary McGrane of Jay, a Democrat, is being challenged by Terrance “Terry” Brann of Wilton, a Republican, for a four-year term. McGrane has held the […]
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Franklin County OKs revised bylaws for communications center
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve revised bylaws for the Franklin County Regional Communications Center that clarify the roles of commissioners and the Dispatch Advisory Board. Members of the board came to commissioners in July looking to clarify the panel’s role and wanted to know what commissioners expected of them. Stan Wheeler, […]
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Franklin County cuts $18,000 from economic development group’s request
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce the Greater Franklin Development Corp.’s program grant request by $18,000 to $42,000 for 2016-17. That amount is the same as the group received last year. Commissioner Gary McGrane of Jay said he intends to leave the decision up to the county Budget Advisory Committee. Commissioners began […]
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Franklin County commissioner faces challenger in November election
FARMINGTON – A longtime Franklin County commissioner from Jay is being challenged in the November election by a former Wilton selectperson. Commissioner Gary McGrane, a Democrat, has represented District 1 for 27 years. The district encompasses Carthage, Jay, Temple, Wilton and Washington and Perkins townships. McGrane is being challenged by Terry Brann, a Republican, of […]
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Franklin County Commissioners review budget, restore funding for two organizations
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Commissioners restored funding Tuesday for two programs, Western Maine Community Action and Greater Franklin Development Corp., during their final review of the county budget for 2015-16. The Franklin County Budget Advisory Budget Committee approved the budget last week. Commissioners made three recommendations for changes Tuesday without approving the budget. Now the committee will […]
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G. McGrane: Sen. Collins serves her own interests
I am very disappointed in U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. I have written her on many occasions expressing my concerns and the concerns of Maine’s working class on various topics that I believe are important to Maine and particularly her constituents in Franklin County. I have asked her to vote yea or nay on important legislative […]
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Franklin County Democrats to caucus
FARMINGTON — Democratic Party caucuses for 16 towns and plantations in Franklin County will be held Sunday, March 2. Attendees will select delegates to the Democratic State Convention, elect municipal officers and county committee members, and discuss national and local issues affecting all Mainers. Democratic candidates, elected officials and representatives from Democratic campaigns will attend. […]