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Concerns raised about communication dead spots, safety for emergency responders in Franklin County

The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.

Chris Giles became chief in December 2024 and has overseen high-profile arrests and tense budget discussions.

Thursday’s vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.

The $16.58 million budget would an increase of 4.65% , with rising school, county and fixed assessment costs driving much of it.

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.

The 56-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack at the town hall Tuesday, Maine State Police said.

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Isabelle Oss, Madeleine Kaptein and Krissy Waite join the nonprofit news organization this month.

The overall budget is up 1.49%, but state funding for the district is going down due to a large increase in valuation.

Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the process of creating a floral arrangement.

A neighborhood group is rallying volunteers to take on small city improvements.