FRANKLIN COUNTY – As heavy rain continues to fall, coupled with high winds in parts of the county, Franklin County Emergency Management Agency and local first responders are monitoring road conditions. Flooding, along with downed trees and power lines, present hazardous travel conditions. Franklin County EMA has produced a Google Map with specific information on road closures in Franklin County, which they will continue to update.
In addition, local schools are issuing early release notices due to the weather, possible flooding, and power outages. The following districts have announced an early closure:
RSU 73/Spruce Mountain – 11:30 a.m. dismissal
Stratton School – 11:30 a.m. dismissal
Rangeley Lakes Regional School – 12:30 p.m. dismissal
RSU 56/Dirigo – 11:30 a.m. dismissal
RSU 74/Carrabec – 12 p.m. dismissal
RSU 9/Mt. Blue – 6-12 dismiss at 11:30 a.m., PreK-5 dismiss at 12:30 p.m.
MSAD 58/Mt. Abram – 11:30 a.m. dismissal
University of Maine at Farmington will close early at 1 p.m.
Franklin County Courthouse offices will close early at 12 p.m.
Maine State Offices will close early at 1 p.m.
Farmington Town Offices will close early at 1 p.m.
Kingfield Town Office will be closed through the afternoon.
The Carrabassett Valley Select Board Meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. has been postponed, new date to be announced.
The Kingfield Select Board Meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. has been cancelled, the next meeting will be January 2.
Franklin County EMA Road Closure Mapping:
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