AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Franklin Maine. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/franklin-me 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/franklin-me https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:08:31 -0500 Grants from Community Resilience Partnership will support local climate action, clean energy and energy efficiency projects, and strengthen regional https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-earth-day-governor-mills-announces-25-million-for-75-maine-communities-to-fight-climate-change-31351268-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-earth-day-governor-mills-announces-25-million-for-75-maine-communities-to-fight-climate-change-31351268-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Those with questions about the $729.3 million relief program can visit Maine.gov/reliefchecks for answers On the heels of the Governor signing into https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-launches-website-to-help-maine-people-claim-850-relief-checks-31351274-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-launches-website-to-help-maine-people-claim-850-relief-checks-31351274-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Augusta, ME – On April 22nd, due to multiple detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Maine and New England, Maine Animal https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-animal-health-officials-issue-advisory-regarding-poultry-swaps-and-exhibitions-in-response-to-bird-flu-cases-31351317-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-animal-health-officials-issue-advisory-regarding-poultry-swaps-and-exhibitions-in-response-to-bird-flu-cases-31351317-augusta-me.html Health and Fitness Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Maine State Chamber of Commerce announced on April 25th, that Dana Connors will retire https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-congratulates-maine-state-chamber-president-and-ceo-dana-connors-on-retirement-distinguished-career-31352065-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-congratulates-maine-state-chamber-president-and-ceo-dana-connors-on-retirement-distinguished-career-31352065-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Machiasport, ME - Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) Randall Liberty were joined by more than 100 https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-commissioner-liberty-officially-open-new-downeast-correctional-facility-in-washington-county-31352105-machiasport-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-commissioner-liberty-officially-open-new-downeast-correctional-facility-in-washington-county-31352105-machiasport-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Augusta, ME -- The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on April 26th, the launch of an online resource for Maine families https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-dhhs-launches-online-resource-for-families-and-pilots-new-tool-for-mandated-reporters-during-child-abuse-prevention-month-31353414-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-dhhs-launches-online-resource-for-families-and-pilots-new-tool-for-mandated-reporters-during-child-abuse-prevention-month-31353414-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 At the renovated Hodgkins School Apartments in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills signed two bills to address Maine’s housing shortage Wednesday. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-bills-to-address-maines-housing-shortage-31354003-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-bills-to-address-maines-housing-shortage-31354003-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New round of support from the American Rescue Plan complements rapid implementation of increased rates in the budget for direct care staff who serve https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-dhhs-announces-plan-to-award-11-million-in-federal-funds-to-home-and-communitybased-providers-31354119-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-dhhs-announces-plan-to-award-11-million-in-federal-funds-to-home-and-communitybased-providers-31354119-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills announced this afternoon that she has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor tested positive via a BinaxNOW rapid test https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-positive-covid19-test-result-31356052-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-positive-covid19-test-result-31356052-augusta-me.html Health and Fitness Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The 130th legislature adjourned on Monday April 25th, making their final decisions and leaving the rest in the hands of Governor Mills. This update https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-womens-lobby-news-april-29-2022-31356095-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-womens-lobby-news-april-29-2022-31356095-augusta-me.html Clubs and Organizations Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Augusta, ME - The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on April 29th, that Governor Janet Mills has signed bipartisan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-mainecare-rate-system-reform-law-31356136-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-mainecare-rate-system-reform-law-31356136-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills has vetoed the following bills: -- LD 1820 An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the University of Maine System -- LD 170 An https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-vetoes-bills-31354000-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-vetoes-bills-31354000-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is Governor Mills’ plan, approved by the Legislature, to invest nearly $1 billion in federal American Rescue https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-news-may-2-2022-31359934-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-news-may-2-2022-31359934-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills on May 2nd, was pleased to sign into law LD 585, An Act To Enhance Tribal-State Collaboration, To Revise the Tax Laws Regarding https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-historic-threepart-tribal-legislation-into-law-31359935-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-historic-threepart-tribal-legislation-into-law-31359935-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills and Efficiency Maine announced on May 2nd, the launch of a $4 million program from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-and-efficiency-maine-announce-4-million-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-program-to-reduce-energy-costs-for-hospitality-businesses-31359940-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-and-efficiency-maine-announce-4-million-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-program-to-reduce-energy-costs-for-hospitality-businesses-31359940-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500