Maine’s delegation said the federal government should “terminate its evaluation” of a 200,000-acre portion of the state’s High Peaks region and “instead, work with the established local conservation entities and the state to address any wildlife-related issues.”
Franklin County
Posted inLocal & State, News
USDA to drop rabies vaccine bait across western and northern Maine
State and federal agents plan to deploy over 415,000 rabies vaccine bait packs next week to prevent the spread of rabies.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Road to one of Maine’s most popular hikes falls into jurisdictional limbo
Access to the Tumbledown Mountain trails has been hampered by flooding, and state and county officials have entered talks to see who foots the repair bill.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine
The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Waterville man charged on three Class A drug trafficking charges in Farmington
Stephon J. Davis, 27, is accused of trafficking in fentanyl, crack cocaine and fentanyl powder.
Posted inLocal & State
Apple crop in Franklin County could be smaller than normal, damaged
Only Morrison Hill Orchard in Farmington saw no damage from the late freeze May 18.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Two former Franklin County sheriff’s deputies scheduled to change plea connected to alleged illicit marijuana, money-laundering scheme in Farmington
Brad Scovil of Rangeley and Derrick Doucette of Jay are anticipated to plead to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.
Posted inCommunity
Summer reading programs in Franklin County
Several libraries in Franklin County are offering a variety of ways to keep kids entertained during the summer months.
Posted inLocal & State
Maple syrup producers’ 2023 yields depended on location
In Franklin County, the further north a producer lives, maple syrup yields were lower.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Wilton elects Amanda Caruso to RSU 9 board
With 196 votes from Tuesday election, Amanda Caruso of Wilton will replace incumbent Irv Faunce on the RSU 9 Board of Directors. Wilton Select Board members Keith Swett and David Leavitt will remain with the board.