Farmington Public Library is collecting donated garden seeds for a new program that will make them available free to local library cardholders next spring.
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Jay police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in car theft, burglaries, police car ramming
The suspect eluded officers along the Central Maine Power corridor, according to police.
Farmington Fair wrapping up 185th year of fun, farm tradition
The fair heads toward its Saturday finale after a week filled with livestock, harness racing, midway rides, fair food, competitions and celebrations of Franklin County agriculture.
Farmington Fair to bring a week of rides, racing, tradition
The 185th Farmington Fair returns Sept. 20-26 with agricultural events, midway rides, harness racing, exhibits and traditional fair attractions.
Livermore Falls town manager named new Franklin County administrator
Carrie Castonguay of Jay to start her new job on Oct. 26.
Take in the views from these western Maine lookout towers
Explore Maine’s outdoors from 5 fire towers on mountains in Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties.
Farmington objects to unexpected county committee appointments
Town officials sent a firm letter to Franklin County commissioners after 3 town representatives were placed on county committees without advance consultation.
Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.
Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.
Kingfield subdivision weighs options for repairing damaged bridge
Four neighborhood associations are discussing the best path forward after an inspection found significant damage to the only bridge in and out of the Ira Mountain subdivision.
Franklin County residents to vote again on appointing treasurer
Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to put the question on the Nov. 3 ballot.