Susan Pratt will work part-time and receive $500 a day for being program administrator for the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Franklin Community Health Network loses 48 employees to vaccine mandate
FCHN reports 48 employees (or about 6.6% of its workforce) resigned or “separated” from the company due to MaineHealth and Gov. Janet Mills’ vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.
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Homelessness tiny-house initiative calls for sponsors
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting a “Raise the Roof!” fundraiser concert Saturday, Nov. 13, to fund a tiny-home initiative that will provide homeless youth with affordable, comfortable housing.
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United Way’s Great Charity Auction to begin Nov. 15
Proceeds raised are invested back into Greater Franklin County, including Livermore and Livermore Falls.
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Franklin County deputy clerk named interim county clerk
Vickie Braley of Jay will remain the finance manager until that position is filled.
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New Sharon voters approve measure to set limits on commercial solar energy systems
The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.
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Organizers, campaigns buckle down for final push on the NECEC corridor referendum in Franklin County
In Franklin County, one of the regions most affected by the NECEC corridor project, organizers spend their final days pushing for desired results on Maine’s Referendum Question 1. Voters will decide the fate of the NECEC corridor on Tuesday, Nov 2.
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Last 6 people allegedly involved with illegal marijuana operation, money-laundering scheme appear in Bangor court
The federal government has filed a civil complaint to seize 12 properties believed to be owned by the Sirois family.
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Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.
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Franklin County voters to consider adding commissioners, abolishing elected treasurer position
The referendum will be held at polling stations in each town Nov. 2.