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Color Me United 5K walk/run returning to Farmington

by Leo Goddard August 22, 2024August 23, 2024

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is hosting the Color Me United 5K run/walk again Saturday, Aug. 24, in Farmington.

The Franklin Journal

Franklin County Recovery Center offers free haircuts in Farmington

by Leo Goddard August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Franklin County Recovery Center held its second monthly free haircut event.

The Franklin Journal

RSU 9 board discusses new student devices and tech plans

by Rebecca Richard August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

The RSU 9 board of directors meeting Aug. 13 included a presentation by Technology Director Kevin Bremner, who discussed the rollout of new student devices, concerns over E-rate funding, and the district’s participation in the STEM Workforce 2030 initiative.

Business, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Gifford’s Ice Cream in Farmington permanently closes ‘with a heavy heart’

by Leo Goddard August 21, 2024August 22, 2024

FARMINGTON — Gifford’s Ice Cream announced the permanent closure of its Farmington shop Wednesday morning with a post on Facebook. In the post, the company expressed their sorrow over this loss of their second-ever store that opened in 1982. The location was flooded with mud and water when the Sandy River rose and covered lower […]

Community, Connections

Farmington library plans art excursion for teens Sept. 4

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

An additional teen art opportunity with the library is the bookmark making contest.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County commissioners approve $138,073 for student scholarships

by Donna M. Perry August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

The money comes from the tax increment financing account for unorganized territories.

Business

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital welcomes new anesthesiologist

August 19, 2024

FARMINGTON —Kyle Curtis, MD, has joined the care team at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital as an anesthesiologist. Curtis received his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond followed by an anesthesia residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. While there he received the Armed Services Service Medal for […]