Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
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Late push gives Winthrop football win over Mt. Blue
Ross Fichthorn’s fourth-quarter touchdown is the difference as the Ramblers beat the Cougars in a Class B/D crossover.
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Owner of former Arthur D. Ingalls school appeals denial of lower valuation request
The owners of the building at 144 High St. in Farmington want a lower assessment than the town’s $1.26 million valuation for the building and land.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington house fire likely started in ceiling
Owner David Orr escaped with his dog after hearing popping noises and smelling smoke.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
For Farmington woman, bringing Vietnam War Memorial replica to town was a yearlong labor of love
Jennifer Ballou, a U.S. Navy veteran, was recognized by the town for her vision to bring the “Wall That Heals” to Farmington, which drew over 8,800 visitors to Farmington last week.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
As Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica goes up in Farmington, residents recall lost family members
Volunteers set up The Wall That Heals on Wednesday, one phase at a time, at Narrow Gauge Cinema Complex in Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton residents elect two selecpersons, RSU 9 director
Nancy Ligertwood Allen and Tiffany Maiuri were elected to serve on the Select Board, and Griffin Mayhew will represent the town on the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 residents pass nearly $45.6 million Farmington-area school budget
Voters in the 10-town district also approved continuing a two-step voting process by a vote 886-244 on Tuesday.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue grads told to live a little, step out of their comfort zone
The 55th Commencement at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington saw 178 seniors receive diplomas and 10 international students receive certificates of attendance.
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The country’s first mushroom casket was buried last week in rural Maine
Mark Ancker, of Industry, was put to rest in a coffin made entirely from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, that was grown in just seven days.