After last week’s heavy, serious, ultraviolent “Civil War,” I needed a movie like the lighter, sillier, also ultraviolent “Abigail.” Is this film as intelligent and thought-provoking as last week’s offering – a film that still rules the box office, by the way? No. Is this film going to leave much of an impact on popular […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Safe Voices promotes Austin to Executive Director
AREA — Safe Voices is happy to announce that Executive Director Elise Johansen will be succeeded by the agency’s current Director of Programs, Rebecca Austin, when Johansen steps down in June. Austin has been with the agency for 15 years, beginning first as an advocate based in Franklin County and most recently leading the programmatic […]
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Voters approve $2.4 million budget for Mexico tech school
The adult education budget of $425,784 also passed.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington sewer rates to stay the same
Selectmen on April 23 approved the $1.24 million budget for Waste water/Sewer Department, kept the sewer rate the same as last year.
Posted inLocal Sports, The Franklin Journal
Youth baseball changes may help the game, local economies
Farmington Area Cal Ripken Baseball majors division is following new distance regulations which means baseball teams can participate in tournaments.
Posted inLocal Sports, The Franklin Journal
Cal Ripken majors baseball starts season in Chesterville
Chesterville Community Ball Field is the first one in Franklin County to meet program requirements for teams in the older division.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Fiddlehead Festival celebrates local food and community
The Maine Fiddlehead Festival showcased local food, music, activities, and demonstrations, attracting people of all ages to enjoy the lively atmosphere and connect with the greater Farmington community.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Safe Voices new executive director feels honored to support survivors
Safe Voices Director of Programs Rebecca Austin will replace Elise Johansen as executive director June 3 after nearly nine years.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton, meet your RSU 9 candidates
Wilton residents Gwendolyn Doak and Louise Hiltz will be running head-to-head for a seat on the RSU 9 board of directors, and both women took the time to answer some questions for The Franklin Journal.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Vet At Your Door expands services to Farmington
Vet At Your Door, which offers at-home veterinary services, adds Farmington to its ongoing list of towns in its service area.