The Franklin County Children’s Task Force festival brought hundreds to the Mt. Blue Campus for free activities, hands-on learning and a live animal demonstration.
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Report on Franklin County jail shows positive progress, ongoing challenges
A new medical wing, more meeting space and work toward full staffing are highlights of the report.
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Government dismisses gun, threatening case against Rangeley’s Lucas Sirois
Sirois, 45, was arrested in Farmington in October after he was accused of retrieving firearms and making threats against law enforcement while out on bail.
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Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.
We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
How to play it safe on snow days in Maine
With snowstorms expected to bring school closures, families can make the most of a snow day by knowing how to build better snowballs and snowmen, choosing the right sleds, and dressing properly for cold conditions.
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Jay, Wilton police ‘just trying to survive’ as options for collaboration are mulled
With pros and cons to each option, the towns’ police chiefs say keeping local authority was a priority for the committee studying the issue.
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Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
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Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.
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Medical cannabis products pulled from Maine shelves after pesticides detected
Regulators issued a patient advisory after testing found unsafe pesticide levels in several cannabis concentrates sold at MarijuanaVille locations statewide.
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Wilton board fields questions on ATV routes policy
The Select Board answered questions about its rescinded ATV route policy not being enforceable.