In this area, the farther north a producer lives, maple syrup yields were lower.
Franklin County Maine
State sets deadline for flooding damage assessments
Franklin County cleaning up, roads reopened.
Franklin County: Flooding pretty much across ‘entire county’
Water is expected to continue to rise after the rain stops, Amanda Simoneau, director of Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, said.
Foundation scholarships available to Franklin County adult learners
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship at the Maine Community Foundation. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled […]
Franklin County budget panel to tackle proposed $8.9 million budget Monday
The Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the County Courthouse to elect chairperson and review budget procedures.
Literacy Volunteers seek poetry contest entries by March 31
The contest is open to those living in Franklin and Somerset counties, as well as the towns of Livermore and Livermore Falls.
Foundation seeks grant proposals from Franklin, Somerset county nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Somerset counties may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year 11 nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Somerset counties were awarded grants totaling $77,630, according to a news release […]
Hutches to lead MaineHealth Mountain Region after success at Franklin Community Health Network
FARMINGTON — Trampas Hutches has been promoted to the newly created regional president role for the Mountain Region within the MaineHealth organization. He joined Franklin Community Health Network as president in January 2020, just a few months before COVID-19 hit Maine and dramatically changed the health care landscape across the country. As of Jan. 1, […]
Internal failure temporarily knocks out 9-1-1 emergency calling system for 12 communications centers in Maine
The 12 regional communications centers, which were down for about 90 minutes early Wednesday — included Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties.
Med-Care Ambulance in Mexico to receive about $80,000 in funding from towns it services
The emergency medical services agency also received an $86,000 FEMA firefighters’ grant in November to use to pay 95% of the cost of upgrading its outdated radio system.