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News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
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Federal government holds off on plans for a High Peaks refuge in Franklin County
Maine lawmakers and residents of the region have pushed back on the proposal for months, arguing that such federal oversight is unneeded.
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Community turns out for free Christmas dinner at Livermore Falls Legion Hall
Holiday spirit filled the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion Hall Monday as Debbie Breton, Rose Darling and volunteers fed up to 120 people at the annual Christmas dinner.
Posted inFranklin, News
A New Sharon woman leaned heavily on her faith in God this year during cancer treatment
Lorna Nichols was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer in June. The most important lesson she learned was to lean on God to get her through.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Family seeking answers after 20 years of not knowing who killed Raymond ‘Butch’ Weed in Wilton
Maine State Police continue to look into leads on the case.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
East Dixfield man charged with drug trafficking in Farmington
Farmington Police Department seized 75 grams of cocaine and cocaine base, along with $3,260 in cash and a 9 mm pistol.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore awards mowing contract to Sunshine Pools after another awardee steps down
S & R Lawncare was awarded the mowing bids Dec. 5 for Livermore town properties and cemeteries. They declined to accept the contract after learning more about what was involved.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photo Album: Androscoggin River overtakes our communities
Our photographers captured must-see images Wednesday of the flood waters flowing through neighborhoods and businesses.
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Western Maine reeling from flooding; 2 people missing in Mexico
Governor issues civil state of emergency for all but two counties; CMP says restoring power could take days.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Bethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Read our complete coverage of the December storm
Our critical storm coverage is free to access to keep our community informed on the latest developments