As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
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Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul
The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.
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Farmington house fire likely started in ceiling
Owner David Orr escaped with his dog after hearing popping noises and smelling smoke.
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Livermore Falls man arrested in theft of ATV in Jay
Johnathan Tibbetts, 42, was charged with theft, aggravated criminal mischief and eluding police.
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Jay police investigate theft of side-by-side, chicken coop
The 2020 Polaris Ranger was stolen from a backyard Monday night with an attached chicken coop that ended up in a ditch.
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Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs
‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
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Replica Vietnam wall drew more than 8,700 to Farmington, organizer says
‘This is definitely what community is all about,’ said Jennifer Bowser, an organizer with the committee that brought The Wall That Heals to Farmington.
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Jay-area district’s vote to align with Trump order could roll back protections for transgender students
State repercussions are unclear at this time, but if approved through the board’s policy process, it opens the district up to potential litigation.
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As Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica goes up in Farmington, residents recall lost family members
Volunteers set up The Wall That Heals on Wednesday, one phase at a time, at Narrow Gauge Cinema Complex in Farmington.
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Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes
The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.