Storm doesn’t stop preparations for Farmington Fair

Friday afternoon found many people busy at work preparing their entries for various contests at the upcoming Farmington Fair.

Franklin County commissioners discontinue section of road in Lang Township

Part of the Kennebago Road in Lang Township had unofficially been discontinued through abandonment. Monday's vote makes it official. The county retained a public easement on the road.

Stuffed animals wanted for community project

The stuffed animals would be given to area law enforcement agencies, etc. to provide comfort for those experiencing sad/tragic situations.

Two Franklin County commissioners vote to sign letter opposing national wildlife refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking for 5,000 to 15,000 acres of undeveloped land to create a refuge to manage wildlife.

Farmington area United Way seeks backpack applications

Franklin County preliminary damage estimate over $4.6 million from June 29 flooding

Jay reports nearly $4 million in damage; Chesterville $19,094; Wilton $9,000.

Franklin County livestock producers have never seen a year like this

Incessant rain is taking a serious toll on dairy and beef producers in the region.

Franklin County kicks off development of a mission statement, strategic plan

Several people were tapped to begin the process to develop options for a mission statement.

Maple syrup producers’ 2023 yields depended on location

In this area, the farther north a producer lives, maple syrup yields were lower.

State sets deadline for flooding damage assessments

Franklin County cleaning up, roads reopened.