The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would give certain rural property owners two grants of up to $100,000 each to build rental housing.
Maine agriculture
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls animal-dog control ordinance on hold pending state review
The proposed ordinance would govern livestock in town, provide guidelines for animal welfare.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Make the most of Maine’s fair season before it winds down
Fairs in Farmington, Cumberland, Unity and Fryeburg give you lots of choices for things to do. You might even try visiting two in one day.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Farmington Fair opens to great weather, with much to see and do
The 183rd edition of Farmington Fair opened Sunday.
Posted inFood
The lost pears of Maine
‘It is a pretty exciting time for pears.’ Heirloom pears, both European and Maine varieties, are beginning to get attention in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County apple producers see some issues, but apples are there to pick
Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Apple producers in Livermore have big, colorful, juicy fruit this year
Boothby’s Farm Market and Orchard is open for apple picking four days a week at the orchard on Boothby Road.
Posted inLocal & State
Windsor Fair brings 3 generations of poultry showing and new events
The 10-day long fair runs through Sept. 2 and offers different events each day.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington kids sell peaches and other goods
Kids hard at work selling peaches and other goods at The Farm on Hammond Hill on Hammond Road in Farmington.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Black Acres Farm in Wilton connects people with their food on Maine Open Farm Day
Black Acres Farm in Wilton is one of several area farms that participated in Maine Open Farm Day on Sunday so people could connect with where their food comes from.