A new partnership between Girl Scouts of Maine and the John T. Gorman Foundation will bring free, after-school leadership programs to five Franklin County schools this year.
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Foster Tech touts recent forestry project, skills learning, volunteerism
Students from the forestry and digital media programs are partnering to document and educate peers at Cascade Brook School about sustainable wood harvesting practices and responsible forest management.
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SUV, tractor-trailer collide on state Route 4 in Farmington
A line of debris including a wheel of an SUV lined the road between the truck and the vehicle.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Recently moved Farmington store flooded after water main breaks
Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance is looking for temporary commercial space after the incident Sunday.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue-area schools report 251 students learning at home this year
Superintendent Christian Elkington reported improved attendance and 251 students learning at home, with families citing flexibility and individualized education as key reasons.
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Electrical fire destroys lodge, store and residential spaces in Farmington
A cat died and four people were displaced Sunday at the Troll Valley Campground off Red Schoolhouse Road.
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From Jay to Livermore Falls to Farmington, trails boost well-being
Whistle Stop Trail and others offer residents year-round ways to explore nature, improve health and strengthen community ties close to home.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Historical societies join forces to preserve Franklin Journal archives
Volunteers from several Franklin County historical societies worked together to save hundreds of Franklin Journal volumes from damage, preserving decades of local history for future generations.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton water line project on track as work continues, engineers say
An update from Dirigo Engineers shows Wilton’s $7.8 million water transmission project is more than one-third complete, with major pipeline work expected to finish by year’s end.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County jail to prohibit personal cellphones, electronic devices for staff
Corrections officers will have radios to communicate with fellow staff members at the jail.