Board of Corrections representatives met with Franklin County officials Tuesday to discuss funding and ways to get county officials more involved in shaping the jail system.
Kaitlin Schroeder
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Farmington police standoff ends peacefully
State, local and county police responded to a report of a suicidal man with a rifle who eventually agreed to meet with the Farmington police chief and a counselor.
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People finding peace in Farmington labyrinth
Mike Monahan has installed a complex labyrinth for meditation in his yard where one may find quiet contemplation, or peace when “their dog dies, or husband leaves or the truck blows up.”
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Franklin County to meet with Board of Corrections officials
The county’s refusal to make a $50,000 payment to the state board is expected to come up when commissioners meet with Ryan Thornell Tuesday.
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New Sharon woman accused of breaching lifetime pet ban again
Carol Murphy was summoned for allegedly violating a court ban on owning animals, after police seized dogs, a cat and other pets from her home.
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Maine communities dodge steep increase in salt cost
A state contract and deepwater ports have helped to shield Maine cities and towns from the exploding prices that are burdening officials in the Midwest and elsewhere in the Northeast.
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Suit against Farmington in armed veteran’s death to continue
A settlement demand by the parents of Justin Crowley-Smilek, who are alleging the wrongful shooting death of their son, was rejected by Farmington officials.
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Franklin Community Health Network’s last year marked by challenges, successes
The Farmington-based network says a partnership with Portland-based MaineHealth should help it on the path to solvency in the coming year.
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Franklin County Animal Shelter reopens
Dogs and cats are ready, once again, for new homes after a virus cleanup.
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Franklin County merchants say bear baiting equals strong economy
As the referendum on the controversial hunting practice nears, central and northern Maine business owners say they need it.