Nearly $97,000 Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 10 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $81,760 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $15,000 from donor-advised funds, according to a news release from the foundation. 2023 Grants […]
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Stuffed animals wanted for Wilton community project
The stuffed animals would be given to area law enforcement agencies, etc. to provide comfort for those experiencing sad/tragic situations.
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Two Franklin County commissioners vote to sign letter opposing national wildlife refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking for 5,000 to 15,000 acres of undeveloped land to create a refuge to manage wildlife.
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Farmington area United Way seeks backpack applications
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is accepting backpack applications for this fall. Families who live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore or Livermore Falls and need help getting children ready for school should visit uwtva.org to check the eligibility guidelines and complete an application. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Aug. […]
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Franklin County preliminary damage estimate over $4.6 million from June 29 flooding
Jay reports nearly $4 million in damage; Chesterville $19,094; Wilton $9,000.
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Livestock producers from Franklin County have never seen a year like this
Incessant rain is taking a serious toll on dairy and beef producers in the region.
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Franklin County kicks off development of a mission statement, strategic plan
Several people were tapped to begin the process to develop options for a mission statement.
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State sets deadline for flooding damage assessments
Franklin County cleaning up, roads reopened.
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Flooding pretty much across ‘entire (Franklin) county’
Water is expected to continue to rise after the rain stops, Amanda Simoneau, director of Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, said.
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Foundation scholarships available to Franklin County adult learners
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship at the Maine Community Foundation. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled […]