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Franklin
News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Freeman Township man wins re-election as Franklin County commissioner
Republican Robert Carlton was unopposed in his bid to represent District 4.
Franklin County sheriff, register of probate win reelection
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wins fourth term with Heidi Jordan, register of probate winning second term.
Carlton wins Franklin County commission District 4
Republican Robert Carlton of Freeman Township, is seeking reelection to the commission.
Tom Saviello wins the 3 towns in Franklin County commissioner District 1 seat
District 1 includes Wilton, Temple and part of Farmington.
Jay voters reject amending property setback requirements for adult use marijuana establishments
Retail stores are not covered by the ordinance.
Farmington voters elect Fowler as commissioner in Franklin County District 2
Fenwick Fowler, a Democrat, received 1,698 votes and Erik Johnson, a Republican, receive 1,189 votes.
Weld man wins Franklin County commissioner in District 3 with the majority of towns reporting
Thomas Skolfield, a Republican, had received a collective 2,658 votes.
Rangeley elects Savage to finish selectman’s term, approves 2 ordinances
Keith Savage won by an unofficial vote of 484-313 for former Ethna Thompson, a former selectman.
Gilbert wins Franklin County commissioner District 5 by an uncertified vote of 2,095-1,316
Gary McGrane, a Democrat, of Jay loses bid to represent Chesterville and Jay with 1,316 votes.