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Not too long ago, when nearly all of our news came from newspapers, a special, early edition known in the trades as a bulldog would sometimes be published when an important event occurred. Here at the Daily Bulldog we want to give readers the same chance to get the absolute freshest news about what’s happening all over Franklin County, Maine. Besides taking an informative look at all this local ne
ws, we provide extensive coverage of the rich body of work being produced by our county’s talented writers, poets and craftspeople, to cover all of the outdoor recreational possibilities around as well as to run the most current ads for available jobs, vacant apartments, and other things our readers need. The Bulldog features stories and columns by some of the best writers Franklin County has to offer, and includes a variety of features we believe aren't available in any other publication.
We are so grateful to Annie for her contribution to keeping the Daily Bulldog a paper that is connected to the communities it serves and for her leadership within our organization. Good luck with your next adventure, Annie!
https://dailybulldog.com/features/thank-you-annie-twitchell-a-letter-from-the-executive-director/
Bjorn Center for Career and Technical Education to welcome Mt. Blue Middle School students this fall.
https://dailybulldog.com/features/bjorn-center-for-career-and-technical-education-to-welcome-mt-blue-middle-school-students-this-fall/
Multiple agencies will be conducting active shooter response training at Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington on Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28.
https://dailybulldog.com/features/multiple-agencies-to-conduct-active-shooter-response-training-at-mt-blue-campus-on-thursday-and-friday/
Information from Franklin Dispatch:
Update: Flood Advisory issued June 24 at 5:03PM EDT until June 24 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Franklin, ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of western Maine, including the following county, Franklin.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls, Canton, Wilton,
Chesterville, Fayette, Vienna and New Sharon.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Flood Advisory issued June 24 at 2:06PM EDT until June 24 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Franklin, ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western Maine, including the following county, Franklin.
* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 206 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls, Canton, Wilton,
Chesterville, Fayette, Vienna and New Sharon.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Final Episode of Talkin Maine airs tonight on MBTV at 6pm.
https://dailybulldog.com/features/mbtv-show-talkin-maine-to-air-final-episode-on-sunday-june-23/
Monitor your local forecast today. Make sure your smartphone is set up to receive weather alerts.
"Everyone needs to be ready to spring into action if necessary,” said MEMA Director Pete Rogers. Read the full press release here: https://www.maine.gov/mema/news/mema-urges-watching-forecast-sunday-and-preparing-act-sat-06222024-1200
US National Weather Service Gray ME says the Slight Risk area across western Maine is mainly driven by the potential for damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Damage to structures is possible. Large signs, trees, and utility poles may be blown down. Power outages likely where severe storms occur. Heavy rainfall with localized flash flooding and hail are also possible.
Please see the announcement from Franklin Dispatch regarding non-emergency phone lines. The 911 line is working.
Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Keep an eye to the sky! Here's some info from US National Weather Service Gray ME. Check your local forecast for details.
Send a message to learn more
Expensive research buoy is missing on Wilson Lake. Please be on the look out and contact Sandra Muller, President of Friends of Wilson Lake
[email protected]
860-604-0424 (cell number)
https://dailybulldog.com/news/expensive-research-buoy-is-missing-on-wilson-lake/
Coverage of Mt. Blue High School Graduations and Foster CTE Center Recognition Nights
Heads up from Farmington Public Works:
On Wednesday, 5/22/2024 Weeks Mill Road will be closed from 6AM-4PM for a culvert replacement. The closure will be for one day only. The attached photo shows the location. The Osborn Rd. will be accessible, and they will be detouring traffic onto Bailey Hill coming into town from New Sharon.
https://dailybulldog.com/features/sunday-photos-may-19th-2024/
This week's Sunday Photos!
**Farmington Residents**
From your public works Director
Thursday, May 16th, 2024 - Will be completely closing the mapped section of Bailey Hill Road for large culvert replacements. The expectation is that the road will be opened by the end of the day. Public works will update if anything changes due to weather, etc.
Community members send in photos each week for our popular Sunday Photos series. Here is this week's edition, along with this beautiful shot from Rachel Decker.
https://dailybulldog.com/features/sunday-photos-may-12th-2024/
We love this view of Roberts Learning Center, which houses our Mt. Blue Community Access TV studio. Thanks Billian Moments Productions!
University of Maine at Farmington under the aurora borealis Friday night. More specifically Roberts Learning Center with Olsen just behind.
Reminder: there will be a change in the traffic pattern at the intersection at Bean's Corner (Routes 133 & 156) in Jay this upcoming week. Be prepared for shifts from a 2-way to a 4-way stop, per MaineDOT.
https://dailybulldog.com/features/beans-corner-intersection-changing-to-4-way-stop-may-13/
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MaineDOT shared this video with us, showing drone footage of the flood damages from last night. https://dailybulldog.com/features/severe-flooding-closes-roads-trails-in-southern-franklin-county-repairs-may-take-weeks/
2:45pm - Abbott Park looking out on Route 2. Hippach on the left.
Carrabassett River in Kingfield from the Centennial Bridge. May 1, 2023.
8:48am - Morrison Hill rd, bridge crossing Temple Stream.
Temple Stream at Route 2 crossing, 171 Wilton rd, Farmington, by The Ice Cream Shoppe 9:30am.
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