Award-winning Maine author to hold book signing for his latest book

Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4

A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.

Franklin Memorial Hospital president explains change of license to critical access hospital status in Farmington

The change is expected to take place on Oct. 1, 2023.

Waterville man charged on three Class A drug trafficking charges in Farmington

Stephon J. Davis, 27, is accused of trafficking in fentanyl, crack cocaine and fentanyl powder.

Farmington Police Department to switch to LED lights, auction vehicle

Changing all lighting at the Farmington Police Department building from fluorescent to LED will save 49,408 watt hours in an eight hour day.

Holly Morris reports on school bus issues

Holly Morris of Livermore served as a bus monitor on the last four morning transportation runs in Regional School Unit 73, found student actions to be distracting.

Apple crop could be smaller than normal, damaged

Only Morrison Hill Orchard in Farmington saw no damage from the late freeze May 18.

United Way brings Food Festival to Farmington

The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area took over the Farmington Fairgrounds to bring food and entertainment to the Franklin County community on Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24.

Franklin County commissioners approve $319,230 in grants

All five grants for economic and community development were approved. Three were unanimous and two passed in mixed vote.

Farmington man pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in alleged illicit marijuana case

Ryan Nezol reached a plea agreement that calls for him not to spend more than 46 months in federal prison.