J.P. remembers waiting for Japan to surrender in 1945.
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Maine Community Foundation awards $68K in grants
Recipients include MaineHealth, Rangeley Lakes Regional Historical Society, Town of Jackman.
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Scholarships offered to adult learners
Deadline for applications is Aug. 16.
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Business After Hours held at Farmington hospital
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce members, as well as Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls Chamber members attend health fair.
Posted inLocal & State
Franklin County commissioners continue to withhold nonprofit funds, but approve new spending
Two of three commissioners attempted to eliminate funding for two nonprofits in the county budget and said they don’t support paying $12,500 in money budgeted this year for Western Maine Community Action.
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Franklin County budget committee increases spending for nonprofits
The $6.74 million total county budget, up 2.7%, will now head to county commissioners for approval.
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Beaver dam breach causes washout of Phillips road
A section of Route 4 near Pinkham Hill Road was closed for about five hours as the Maine DOT and the Phillips Highway Department worked on repairs.
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Public speaks out in support of Franklin County nonprofit funding
During a public hearing Wednesday night, several people asked the Franklin County Budget Committee to reconsider cuts to funding for nonprofit groups.
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Activists gather at State House to oppose CMP power line
The Maine House of Representatives debated a bill that would have authorized the study of how much green house gas emissions would be reduced as a result of the project.
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Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate
A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they’re good stewards of the money.