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Franklin

Published
August 15, 2023

Livermore raises excise tax amount used for determining tax commitment

For years, Livermore has used $375,000 projected excise tax revenue when determining the tax commitment. This year selectpersons agreed to increase the amount to $400,000.
Published
August 15, 2023

Livermore Falls voters lower Budget Committee to five members

Residents approved eight of 10 warrant articles on Tuesday at a special Town Meeting.
Published
August 15, 2023

Wilton woman pleads not guilty to making false statements on gun application at Turner shop

Nichole Bachelder, 39, is charged with making false statements and representations to a federally licensed firearms seller.
Published
August 15, 2023

Photos: Geese adventure to pond in Farmington

A flock of Canadian geese took its time to walk across a dirt parking lot onto grass before getting in the water Tuesday at Titcomb Mountain.
Published
August 15, 2023

Farmington police investigate burglaries at Front Street businesses

An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from three businesses. A burglary attempt at a fourth business failed.

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Published
August 14, 2023

Jay officials request bids for flood-damaged Woodman Hill Road

The Select Board will set the tax and sewer commitment at 3 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Town Office.
Published
August 14, 2023

Farmington rehab, living center evacuated due to electrical fire

About 50 residents were evacuated from Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center at 221 Fairbanks Road.
Published
August 11, 2023

Jay approves settlement agreement with paper mill owners over tax abatement request

The Select Board voted unanimously Friday to accept a settlement agreement with Pixelle Specialty Solutions for a tax abatement of $12.2 million in valuation and $250,100 in tax dollars.
Published
August 10, 2023

Jay will not be reimbursed for reduced state revenue-sharing funds related to mill explosion

A bill approved by the Senate and House died for lack of funding in the Appropriations Committee.
Published
August 10, 2023

UMaine Cooperative Extension Twilight Meetings to conclude Aug. 15

The summerlong series hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and The Greater Franklin Food Council will hold its final meeting of the season at Martin Woods Farm in Starks.