With recent flooding events causing loss of equipment and the potential for future floods, a plan is being looked into that could lessen impacts.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Big Lots in Farmington has closed
The Farmington Big Lots is only open to vendors, according to a sign seen on the door March 18.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition Team 6153 wins Impact Award
Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition Team 6153 earned the prestigious Impact Award at the Southern Maine District event, securing a spot at the New England District Championships.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Franklin County Commission chairman to testify at state land use hearing
A bill would increase members of the Land Use Regulation Commission from nine to 13.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farmington club to host medicinal herb workshop April 22
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is set to offer a free presentation on medicinal herbs by Janet Edwards from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Edwards, who lives in Anson, is an herbalist and the owner of Mountain Mama of Maine, established in 1997. It […]
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners OK 3% cost-of-living raises for some positions
The raises are for nonunion and elected officials, not commissioners.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Fancy a stroll? Farmington man and his dog walk around Meetinghouse Park.
Joe Dolloff, 81, and his dog, Ruby, 7, a Boston Terrier, walk on Tuesday around the park on Main Street.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Warm weather, rain bring small ice jams to central, western Maine
Emergency management officials and weather forecasters were keeping an eye on the rivers in western and central Maine as a storm system brought rain and warm temperatures to the region Monday, raising concerns over ice jams and flooding.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Aging Well Living Well Expo 2025 set for Farmington April 25
The deadline to register is Monday, April 7.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Literacy volunteers expand free adult tutoring and books
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties [LVFSC] is expanding its adult tutoring and community literacy programs to address low literacy rates and improve access to educational resources.