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While investigating a forged check complaint, police received more information about three people suspected of taking part in nearly 20 burglaries over a two-year span, said Detective Marc Bowering on Monday.

Saturday, June 14 LURC approves Kibby, denies Black Nubble AUGUSTA - Maine Land Use Regulation Commission regulators voted unanimously to approve TransCanadas wind power project north of Stratton, but on the ...

The following arrests were recently logged at the Franklin County Detention Center: Danielle Adams, 21, Jay, violation condition of release, June 2, $250 cash provided for court appearance July 10, Jay Police ...

“It's a preventive measure against illiteracy. Some students need the extra one-on-one effort but then we don't have to worry about them becoming an adult who's ashamed because they can't read”

Hoisting boxes filled with used books and working quickly, Foster Tech students raced Thursday to empty a truck to help Literacy Volunteers prepare for the annual used book sale. via Sun-Journal

A former Franklin County man was sentenced to serve two, one-year terms concurrently Monday after he pleaded guilty to burglary and tampering with a witness or informant. via Sun-Journal

A Rangeley man was sentenced Monday on a felony charge of aggravated criminal mischief for his part in a fire that destroyed a garage and small apartment in May 2007 in Coplin Plantation. via Sun-Journal

“I felt it was something I could do to cope with the loss.”

Rebecca Robichaud opened a "little green book" Wednesday and looked down through the inventory of donated dresses in The Cinderella's Closet at Mt. via Sun-Journal

Greg Mitchell, a consultant and Tax Increment Financing specialist from Eaton Peabody Consulting Group addressed the Franklin County Commissioners late last month. via Original Irregular

“We're bullish on wind power, as long as it's appropriately sited”

With Maine's spot as New England's largest generator of wind power already well-established, state regulators on Monday will consider two more projects that would produce enough clean power to keep the lights ... via New York Daily News

No one was injured when a tractor-trailer truck rolled over on Route 27 and spilled its load of logs in a ditch Wednesday. via Sun-Journal

Boyne Resorts announces the hiring of Mark Hall as director of development for the Sunday River and Sugarloaf resorts. via Sun-Journal

The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: Stacey Cote Damon, 34, Wilton, warrant for failure to appear, Nov. via Sun-Journal

Ashley Haines, a seventh grade student at the Phillips Elementary School, has taken the first step in becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the ... via Original Irregular

“You'll use yourself right up pushing that mower.”

By BDN Staff Friday, September 28, 2007 - Bangor Daily News I started mowing lawns when I was growing up in Massachusetts in the 1950s, and I've loved cutting grass ever since. via Bangor Daily News