Jay fire rescue chief hired to also lead Livermore Falls department

The new Livermore Falls Fire Rescue chief, Mike Booker, will handle both departments separately.

Locals reflect on 2021, hope for a peaceful 2022

Locals walking the streets of Livermore Falls describe 2021 in one word and hope for a brighter, more harmonious 2022.

COVID-19 numbers may be dropping in RSU 73

Additional cases may be reported now that vacation has ended.

Jay man could lose bail after more charges filed

Prosecutors are asking judge to keep Avery Teehan, 24, in jail until his trial on charges related to a 2019 shooting in Livermore Falls.

2021 – Year in Review in Photos, Part 1

2021 – Year in Review in Photos, Part 1

Looking back on 2021 in Franklin County through photographs from the Franklin Journal.

RSU 73 survey points out barriers to adult education

A collaboration between Western Maine Community Action and Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education is working to expand childcare in greater Franklin County, making it easier for adults to work full-time or expand their education.

Jay board approves money for treatment plant equipment

Livermore Falls selectmen will take up item Tuesday.

Spruce Mountain schools see fewer COVID-19 cases

Since Nov. 18 there have been 63 positive cases bringing the total for the year to 309.

Tri-Town remembers bombing of Pearl Harbor