‘Growing up in a small community taught me the importance of helping others and wanting to see people thrive,’ said Mason Labonte, a student at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay.
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Franklin County commissioners, budget panel clash over flex benefits
Commissioners voted Thursday to restore $30,146 to the budget that was removed by the advisory committee.
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Wilton town manager awarded 3-year contract with raise
Maria Greeley of Leeds will be paid $90,854 the first year, and receive 4% increases in subsequent years.
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Androscoggin River, once a ‘national disgrace’, should be recognized for cleanup efforts, advocates say
Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Man sentenced to 25 years for sexual assaults in Augusta
Kenneth D. Marin, convicted of seven counts of sex crimes against a child, continued to claim innocence at sentencing.
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Franklin County sheriff’s deputies get 9% pay increase
The three-year contract goes into effect in July.
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Maine announces record $8M in state climate resilience grants
More than 150 communities across the state are included in the latest round of state climate resilience grants announced by Gov. Janet Mills in Kennebunkport, which was heavily damaged by back-to-back storms in January 2024.
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Jay voters approve a $6.7 million municipal budget for 2025-26
Voters reelected Lee Ann Delassandro to the Select Board, and Shari Ouellette, Tanya DeMillo and Christina Riley to the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors.
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Man indicted on charges related to Jay shooting
Christian Meyers, 21, is charged on one count each of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm, receiving stolen property and sexual abuse of a minor.
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Livermore Falls seeks input on vulnerability to natural hazards
Surveys seeking resident input will be available during the annual town meeting vote April 29 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Livermore Falls Town Office.