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Published
June 3, 2019

Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate

A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they're good stewards of the money.
Published
April 4, 2019

Public weighs in on proposed CMP power line project in Farmington

Members of the public voiced concerns to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on the impact of CMP's proposed power line on the scenery and wildlife of western Maine.
Published
March 19, 2019

Franklin County commissioners pull support for CMP transmission line

Commissioners said they were not influenced by a complaint about a flier distributed by CMP in Farmington.
Published
March 15, 2019

Maine Voices: Mills’ support for power line shows commitment to constituents, climate change fight

Maine can't cut its carbon emissions without further hydropower, such as that delivered via NECEC.
Published
February 27, 2019

Commentary: By supporting CMP power line, Mills undercuts efforts to fight climate change

No supposed benefit offered by the utility is worth the damage that dirty power from Quebec will do to our environment.

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Published
January 31, 2019

Ten-year-old student charged after RSU 9 bomb threat

Authorities confirmed a 911 call about a bomb on a school bus Thursday afternoon was a hoax.
Published
January 29, 2019

Maine man who killed burglar sentenced on drug, gun charges

Jordan Richard pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute drugs in Franklin County.
Published
January 25, 2019

Farmington woman severely injured in head-on crash in Mercer

A 2001 Nissan Altima was traveling east in the westbound lane when it collided with a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle traveling west toward New Sharon.
Published
January 18, 2019

Earthquake recorded in Franklin County

The tiny quake was recorded close to the New Hampshire border.
Published
January 14, 2019

Attorneys make closing arguments in murder trial of former Jay man

The judge says he will announce a verdict Feb. 1 in the trial of James 'Ted' Sweeney, 58, who is accused of beating his former girlfriend to death with a softball bat.