Saturday, March 22, was the first day of Maine Maple Sunday weekend and dozens of guests toured the sap house and barn of Black Acres Farm in Wilton.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Thrift Store to reset with sale then all-April special
A 3-day sale with special pricing March 27-29 at Farmington Thrift Store on Broadway will be followed by a month-long sale in April to prepare for the addition of vintage items.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school district voters reject grant to purchase former schoolhouse
By one vote, Vienna residents supported buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls school at 144 High St. in Farmington, but all other towns said no.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County to create 3 offices at Farmington jail
The renovations, at a cost of $162,800, will be paid for through a federal grant.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County applications for opioid settlement funds available April 1
Applications must support prevention, treatment, harm reduction and/or recovery in Franklin County.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington’s Alana Knapp reflects on libraries, literacy and community
Farmington resident Alana Knapp, assistant director of Treat Memorial Library, shares how her rural upbringing shaped her passion for literacy and community engagement.
Posted inLetters
Letter: RSU 9 should use grant funds to buy Farmington building
Wow! An organization is willing to give our community $1.77 million to improve our infrastructure and provide technical training. Maine Connectivity has awarded Franklin County Adult Education funds to purchase the former Arthur D. Ingalls School and create a hub for training, education and social services. By renting undesignated space in the new location, the […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Border patrol detains 16 migrants at Franklin, Somerset jails
Sixteen migrants in Franklin County were detained this week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to booking logs.
Posted inLetters
Letter: The cost of privatizing government programs
While our existing programs may not be perfect, they work quite well and they’re there when we need them.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board learns of downtown improvements
The process began last November with work expected to begin in spring 2026, be completed in 2027.