Franklin County Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Hiking through COVID-19

by Andrea Swiedom October 9, 2020October 7, 2020

Members of the Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition (TRAC) have found the outdoors group to be a healthy outlet for coping with the pandemic.

The Franklin Journal

New invasive insect could impact Maine’s farms, forests

by Pam Harnden October 9, 2020October 7, 2020

Egg masses of the Spotted Lanternfly have been found in Maine, brought in on trees from Pennsylvania.

Livermore Falls Advertiser

Free swab and send testing extended through October

by Andrea Swiedom October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has extended its swab and send COVID-19 testing until October 31.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Two Wilton residents run for Franklin County commissioner District 1

by Donna M. Perry October 5, 2020October 6, 2020

Terrance “Terry” Brann and Tiffany Maiuri are candidates for the four-year term.

The Franklin Journal

Livestock feed scarce, farmers losing money in drought

by Pam Harnden October 2, 2020October 2, 2020

The drought this summer is affecting area livestock producers in more ways than one.

The Franklin Journal

Rain, wind lead to power outages in Franklin County

by Pam Harnden October 2, 2020October 2, 2020

COUNTY — Strong winds Wednesday, Sept. 30, have resulted in numerous power outages in the area. Many were still in the dark Thursday morning. At 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, Central Maine Power Co. announced 4,300 Franklin County customers were without power. Those without power rose to 5,294 by 4:10 p.m. Thursday morning 1,888 were still in […]