Chickens perish when garage burns in New Vineyard

The owner was using heat lamps for the chickens.

Face Time: Andy Shepard has a vision for Saddleback

Shepard is the new general manager of the ski area in northern Franklin County.

Livermore Falls boards to review budget next week

The Transfer Station will be closed Tuesday for paving.

Loggers, truckers uncertain about future after Jay mill explosion

The loss of the pulp operation directly impacts between 254 to 382 logging/trucking jobs, the head of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine said.

Jay paper mill restarts two paper machines a week after explosion

It is using pulp from other Pixelle Specialty Solutions mills and supplemental pulp to make paper goods.

PHOTO: Remnants of winter in Livermore Falls

UMF to hold commencement celebration in August

Students enrolled in the University of Maine System began studying remotely March 25 due to concerns of COVID-19 exposure.

Franklin County budget committee members elected

The District 2 position was won by a coin toss after a Chesterville and a Farmington selectman each received three votes.

Franklin County to get prices on spit/sneeze shields, doors

The items would be used to protect county employees from COVID-19.

Nomination papers available for Livermore Falls offices

One person has filed for selectman before Friday’s deadline.