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Franklin Journal
  • Published
    January 5, 2023

    Elder Check programs continues to thrive

    Franklin County Sheriff’s Department still continues it's Elder Check program, in which they make regular visits to Franklin County citizens over the age of 70 who live alone and do not have immediate family to check in on them.

  • Published
    December 29, 2022

    Sears Hometown Store in Farmington is closing

    A liquidation company is handling the sales prices on all remaining inventory.

  • Published
    December 29, 2022

    Farmington board confirms new staff hires

    Farmington has hired Allison "Alli" Brochu as the new assessor while Susan Murphy started Wednesday as the town clerk/human resources director.

  • Published
    December 29, 2022

    Wilton Parks and Rec Director to step back, reduce hours.

    Wilton Parks and Recreations Director Frank Donald will be stepping back from full time to part time, reducing hours as he transitions into potential retirement.

  • Published
    December 29, 2022

    Franklin Memorial Hospital hopes for an early end to flu season

    With flu season beginning earlier than usual, Franklin Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer Ross Isacke hopes this could mean an early end for the influx of flu and RSV patients.

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  • Published
    December 22, 2022

    Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations

    For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.

  • Published
    December 22, 2022

    Chesterville fish passage study underway

    Last month Senators Collins and King announced federal funding for Atlantic Salmon habitat restoration projects, one of which is a fish passage feasibility study at the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area Dam on Little Norridgewock Stream.

  • Published
    December 22, 2022

    Wilton discusses closing roads to winter maintenance

    Two residents of Magrath Rd. approach the Wilton Board of Selectpersons to discuss a potential solution to the closing off of winter maintenance to their road.

  • Published
    December 22, 2022

    FCTEC students brave the great outdoors

    Foster Career and Technical Education Center gave a presentation of their newest program, Oxbow Outdoors. The program teaches students outdoor skills, such as water filtration and building a fire, as well as mountain biking, rock climbing and even building a yurt.

  • Published
    December 22, 2022

    WMCA struggles with housing, end of ERA funding

    Western Maine Community Action is working hard to help their clients find affordable housing, but many will soon face eviction starting Jan. 1.