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News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
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Sections of Route 133 to stay closed for several weeks due to flooding damage
Maine DOT crews and contractors are working to repair the damage caused by nearly 6 inches of rain that fell within a couple of hours Thursday night causing flash flooding.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton to bypass cannabis moratorium process
Wilton Select Board member opted to form a committee Tuesday to reevaluate their ordinances regarding cannabis and more.
Posted inFranklin, News
Video: Franklin County vexed by storms, flooding
Flooding was reported all over the region as a storm passed through the area, dumping as much as 2-inches of rain per hour in some areas.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Windham man to forfeit truck, $40,000 in illicit marijuana operation in Farmington
Brandon Dagnese pleaded guilty in March for allegedly receiving dozens of pounds of marijuana and selling it on the black market for about $1.3 million.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington gets ready for Fourth of July celebrations this year
The fireworks will be set off at dusk Monday evening from a new location, while the parade will be held downtown on Tuesday.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
UMF student interns with Mt. Blue TV on cryptozoology documentary
Samantha Box Box will be joining the nonprofit Maine Bigfoot Foundation Inc. to hunt for Bigfoot.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Community, Connections, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Things to Do
Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
Posted inFranklin, Health, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin Memorial Hospital president explains change of license to critical access hospital status in Farmington
The change is expected to take place on Oct. 1, 2023.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Questions arise after moratorium on commercial solar energy facilities approved in Weld
WELD — Selectpersons agreed Tuesday night that work on a draft ordinance regulating commercial solar energy facilities will continue. Selectpersons Dina Walker and Lisa Miller approved a six-month moratorium on those facilities at the June 12 meeting. Chairman Richard Doughty was unable to attend the meeting. After listening to the tape of that meeting, Doughty […]