The seven-day average per capita is up 114% from a week ago.
Franklin County
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Franklin County halts review of $7 million budget; reduce 3% to 2% raises for nonunion, elected workers
The reduction in the cost-of-living increase affects 20 employees.
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Severe drought declared in central Maine as dry conditions spread
Officials warn the trend is expected to continue this summer unless Maine gets prolonged rain.
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Franklin County panel sends $7 million budget to commissioners
The spending plan reflects an overall $215,987 over the current budget.
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Franklin County’s high-speed internet question — will residents pay to bring service to town?
Carthage, Weld, Temple, Wilton and Perkins and Washington townships face that question at town meetings over the next several months. All six need to agree to make a proposed $10 million project a go.
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Morning Sentinel Photos of the Year 2020
A look at some of the best images captured by Morning Sentinel photographers Michael G. Seamans and Rich Abrahamson during 2020.
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Woods fire burns about an acre in northern Franklin County
A logging company’s tree harvester hit a rock and sparked the blaze.
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Real estate markets in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties keep climbing
For the three-month period ending Aug. 31, the median sales price of homes in Franklin County increased by 29.5% from the same period of 2019.
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SeniorsPlus accepting referrals for Meals on Wheels
SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Agency on Aging, is accepting referrals for its Meals on Wheels program serving Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties, according to a news release from the Lewiston-based agency. Homebound individuals 60 and older and disabled adults younger than 60, who are unable to shop, prepare or cook meals for themselves, are likely […]
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Literacy Volunteers extends deadline for poetry contest
All winners will be announced on June 8.