Town Office and Public Safety Building getting backup power.
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News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Winthrop man pleads guilty to charges in connection to fatal overdose in Farmington
Alexander Meader, 28, was sentenced to serve 18 months of two concurrent, five-year sentences. The sentences will be served at the same time.
Jay, Livermore Falls continue joint sewer operation discussion
Livermore Falls treatment plant license expected to be increase to grade four.
Reconstruction planned for High Street in Farmington
The two-year project will begin spring 2021 and include speed tables and streetlights similar to those installed on Front Street.
Author of Franklin County locomotive history books finishes last volume
Author Guy Rioux will sign “The Franklin County Narrow Gauges” books at the Farmington Historical Society’s annual wreath sale.
UMF implements support program for students affected by COVID-19
Peer care managers are students that assist fellow students who have either tested positive for or have been exposed to COVID-19.
Franklin County to hold hearing on proposed $1.4M budget
As is, the spending package reflects an increase of $44,140 to the current budget.
Heads of teachers’ unions ask for more time, flexibility in age of COVID
Eight presidents of western Maine education associations send letter to Sun Journal.
Franklin County sheriff asks motorists to use caution in New Sharon bridge construction area
Four accidents in about 10 days prompt a warning.
Christmas pastor: ‘They don’t teach you about pandemics in seminary’
Growing up poor meant there were not many extras for Forrest Genthner’s family. “I grew up in poverty,” he said. “But, the one thing we could afford was to have a Christmas tree with lights on.” Around the holidays, Genthner’s family would coordinate trips to coincide with dusk so they could see Christmas light displays […]