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Wilton lawmaker, environmental groups want LePage to release conservation funds

AUGUSTA — Two environmental groups said Tuesday that Gov. Paul LePage is again withholding voter-approved bonds that are earmarked for conservation projects in the Land for Maine’s Future program. The Maine Coast Heritage Trust and The Nature Conservancy issued a statement Tuesday in which they accused LePage of refusing to authorize borrowing $11.47 million from Land […]

Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal

Black hoping for several committee assignments

WILTON — Prior to the election, House District 114’s Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, said he hopes to serve on several committees when the 127th Maine Legislature convenes Dec. 3. “After serving two terms in the Maine House, I know what it will take to get the job done,” he previously said. Attempts to reach Black […]

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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal

Wilton farm prepares for Maine Maple Sunday

WILTON — The maple syrup business is booming despite the slow sap flow this spring. The Maine maple syrup industry has a lot of potential, state Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, said Monday as he expanded the system of lines on his Wilton farm and prepare for Sunday’s celebration of Maine Maple Sunday. For the Black […]