Rumford family enjoys the outdoors at a Farmington playground.
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News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Phillips man charged with trafficking
Scott Pinkham was arrested on two charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. A conviction on each charge carries up to 30 years in prison and a maximum $50,000 fine.
Livermore Falls tax rate increases by $1
Residents voted to use $150,000 from the undesignated fund to offset the increase prior to the rate being set.
Franklin County commissioners terminate contract for services at jail
There is interim plan to provide mental health and substance abuse services until requests for proposals come in.
State dismisses meth charge against Washington Township man
The aggravated trafficking charge was dismissed for insufficient evidence, according to Farmington court document.
PHOTOS: Exhaust stack at former Jay mill coming down
A wrecking bullet hanging from a crane was used to break pieces off the stack that was about 200 feet tall.
Livermore board approves sand purchase, told tax bills mailed
Livermore board approves winter sand purchase, sets road committee meeting date and is told the tax bills have gone out.
Franklin County towns would be realigned into five districts, if voters approve
Franklin County residents will vote in November 2020.
Franklin County voters to consider increasing number of county commissioners
A vote to change from three to five commissioners and districts is slated for November 2020.
New Vineyard woman injured in tractor accident
A New Vineyard woman was seriously injured after a tractor she was driving rolled over on top of her, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.