PHILLIPS — Maine’s first big snowstorm of the year is still on the way, but the first earthquake of 2019 is in the books. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that an area in northern Franklin County experienced a magnitude 2.3 quake Wednesday afternoon. That’s tiny by earthquake standards — experts say quakes of that magnitude are […]
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Franklin commissioners approve Farmington parking lot lease
The lease needs final approval from Farmington residents before the Anson Street lot can open for overnight parking.
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FCAS Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. Dog of the week Smudge is a 2-year-old male Collie/Lab mix. He’s very energetic and playful and needs a structured home that can provide him with the training he needs to improve his manners. Smudge is looking for a home with kids […]
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Franklin County probate judge to retire after 35 years
FARMINGTON — Probate Judge Richard Morton is hanging up his well-worn black robe — ripped inside sleeves and all — on Dec. 31 after 35 years on the Franklin County bench. “I just love the work,” he said. “I am retiring because I have done it for a long time and other people should have the […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Fiona and Mr. Bean as the Pets of the Week. Fiona is a 4-year-old female Staffy mix who barks a lot in her kennel, but has a heart of gold. This big girl has excellent leash manners and loves to ride in the car, go on long […]
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FCAS announces Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Miley and Gordon as its Pets of the Week. Miley is a 6-year-old female Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix. She is a sweet and steady girl who would love to find her forever home. Miley would prefer a home with no cats, and she’d love to do a meet-and-greet […]
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Franklin County sheriff calls for removal of tax caps on jail funding
Lawmakers who met with the sheriff Tuesday night agreed to help draft legislation addressing shortfalls in jail funding left over from the state’s failed jail consolidation plan.
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21st Century gives kids after-school choice
REGION — A popular after-school program has provided learning and enrichment opportunities for students in Farmington and Wilton for more than three years. The program, 21st Century Kids of F.R.A.N.K.L.I.N., is offered to children in kindergarten through fifth grade enrolled at Cascade Brook School, W.G. Mallett School, Academy Hill School, and G.D. Cushing School. F.R.A.N.K.L.I.N., […]
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Franklin County approves $1.16M budget for unorganized territory
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a proposed $1.16 million budget for the unorganized territory for 2019-20, county Clerk Julie Magoon said. The action followed a public hearing on the proposal, which is $33,152 more than the current budget. The majority of the increase is due to increases in snow removal contracts, […]
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Snow, freezing rain causes havoc on Franklin County roads
FARMINGTON — A mix of snow and freezing rain kept police, firefighters, dispatchers and other emergency responders, and plow and tow truck drivers busy Tuesday. Several tractor-trailer trucks jack-knifed, blocking major routes in Franklin County beginning about 6 a.m. Minor accidents were also reported throughout the day with no serious injuries in Franklin and northern Androscoggin […]