The Maine trails bond would be dispersed in grant form to nonprofits, municipalities and other divisions of government to strengthen communities, the economy and the quality of life, according to Natural Resources Council of Maine.
Franklin County
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Franklin Journal Year in Review: Part Two
JULY The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors recognized departing directors Charles “Chip” Hinds of New Vineyard, Irving Faunce of Wilton and J. Wayne Kinney of Farmington for their service to the board at their last meeting of the school year. The three men were replaced by newcomers Jeff Barnum of New Vineyard, Amanda […]
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Oxford County tallies more than $5.7 million in public infrastructure damage from flood
Franklin and Oxford counties together sustain nearly $9 million in early damage estimates from the Dec. 18 storm that included severe flooding.
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2023 Franklin Journal Year in Review: Part I
From the first baby born locally in the new year to the triumphant return of the Sandy River Festival, The Franklin Journal has part one of your yearly highlights all ready to go.
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Storm causes flooding, damaged roads and power outages
Rising waters from the rain and wind storm Monday night, Dec. 18, essentially left Farmington completely flooded and isolated.
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Franklin County Commissioners approve interviews to find a contractor, open sealed fee envelopes
Six complete proposals from contracting companies have been received for project manager of emergency operations building.
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Things to know before you ‘gobble’ down your turkey
The festive bird for Thanksgiving has a few facts and trivia many would not know, and they might make you take a second look at your upcoming meal.
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Adult Ed reports Franklin County lowest in ‘disconnected youth’
Area has the lowest number of disconnected youth among the counties in western and central Maine, Director Mary Redmond-Luce reported to the RSU board of directors on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
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RSU 9 faces increase in homeschooled students
During his superintendent’s report on Tuesday, Oct. 10, Superintendent Christian Elkington engaged in a discussion with the board over staff and student retention.
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Farmington supports opposition to national wildlife refuge
Selectmen on Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved supporting a letter of opposition to the proposed national wildlife refuge in northern Franklin County.