Families were enjoying better weather Friday afternoon, Sept. 23, at the fair after a mostly rainy week.
Franklin Journal
Farmington Falls bridge goes to one lane
Traffic lights will be installed for one-way traffic beginning 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, for reconstruction work on the Farmington Falls bridge.
Community is everything
“The Farmington community – now, my community – is rich in diverse perspectives: people with different beliefs, faiths and life experiences from every generation,” Kay Neufeld signs off as the reporter for the Franklin Journal.
The camaraderie of horse racing
Maine’s harness racing scene is like one big family, according to Shannon Smith and Gloria Cushing, members of the local horse-racing community.
Farmington receives SHAPE award
Farmington was one of 12 cities or towns among 82 Maine locations receiving the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers this year.
Greg Zemlansky has written 1,000 poems, 500 books
Poems by Greg Zemlansky are often found in the Poet’s Corner in The Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser.
Interesting discoveries found in Wilton church belfry
The bell for the First Congregational Church in Wilton was cast in 1869, the heydey of new church bells for New England.
Jo Josephson left an impression
Marilyn “Jo” Josephson passed away at her beloved home in Temple on Sunday, Sept. 11. Jo is remembered by friends for her strong beliefs, quirky and inquiring nature, and her devotion to growing the many communities she was a member of.
Farmington to hold meeting Oct. 3 to consider two purchases
Voters will be asked to approve a 22-acre land purchase adjacent to Public Works garage and a firetruck to replace Engine 2.