Franklin Journal Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

True stories, tall tales bring laughter and community to PACC

by Rebecca Richard January 30, 2025February 18, 2025

Former legislator Tom Saviello recounted the humorous and contentious journey of passing a deposit law on miniature liquor bottles, including colorful anecdotes and a framed protest nip bottle from then-Governor Paul LePage.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Changes to Farmington tax payment schedule, fiscal year to be discussed Feb. 11

by Pam Harnden January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Farmington selectmen on Tuesday tabled changing tax payment schedule and moving to a fiscal year until the Feb. 11 meeting so that both sides could be presented at once.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington-based school board approves $250K for new leach field at New Sharon school

by Rebecca Richard January 23, 2025January 24, 2025

Regional School Unit 9 directors expect the replacement will be done by the end of February break.

Maine, The Franklin Journal

Farmington-based school board OKs student trip to Canary Islands

by Rebecca Richard January 23, 2025January 25, 2025

The RSU 9 board approved a field trip for 13 students through the school’s International Student Program.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington remembers work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

by Pam Harnden January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Dozens of people from the greater Farmington area attended the Martin Luther King Jr. Day service.

Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal

Strong-based school board approves use of fields for annual soccer tournament

by Leo Goddard January 23, 2025January 25, 2025

The annual Western Mountain 7v7 Soccer Classic will take place Aug. 1-3.

Business, Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal

For Richard Wilde, extra job has supported area students

by Pam Harnden January 23, 2025January 24, 2025

Wilde, who has worked Sundays at Ron’s Market in Farmington and used his earnings for scholarships at Mt. Blue High School, will retire Sunday, Jan. 26.