Farmington Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Vaping info shared at substance use reduction grant coalition meeting

by Pam Harnden May 23, 2025May 30, 2025

The 12-sector coalition is part of a $625,000 grant [spread over five years] received by Healthy Community Coalition and Regional School Unit 73 to reduce substance use in youth.

Franklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Franklin County side-by-side case

by Donna M. Perry May 22, 2025May 23, 2025

Mathew Tolman, 27, was sentenced to seven years with all but nine months suspended.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington celebrates Arbor Week, 48th year as Tree City USA

by Pam Harnden May 22, 2025May 21, 2025

Farmington is one of three Maine cities that have participated in the Tree City USA program the longest.

Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington man found guilty of gross sexual assault

by Donna M. Perry May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Cory J. Hutchinson, 38, was also found guilty of aggravated criminal trespass and domestic violence after about an hour of deliberation by the jury.

Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County commissioners promote Livermore Falls man to IT director as of July 1

by Donna M. Perry May 20, 2025February 27, 2026

Commissioners met for the first time in the new $4.4 million Emergency Operations Center in Farmington.

The Franklin Journal

Mt. Blue, Foster CTE Center spotlight student success

by Rebecca Richard May 19, 2025May 16, 2025

At the May 13 RSU 9 board meeting, leaders from Mt. Blue High School and Foster CTE Center highlighted student engagement initiatives, academic recognition and program growth.

The Franklin Journal

Bids accepted for 2 Farmington police cruisers, paving

by Pam Harnden May 19, 2025May 22, 2025

Selectmen approved selling one police cruiser and donating another to the Foster Career and Technical Education Center law enforcement program.

Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal

Farmington’s Lion’s Den Thrift Shop reopens after renovations

by Pam Harnden May 19, 2025May 20, 2025

After special sales and being closed for renovations, The Lion’s Den Thrift Shop on Broadway in Farmington held a preview May 15 followed by its grand opening May 16.