Incoming changes to traffic court prosecution leave smaller departments wondering

In April, the District Attorney's Office for Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties will stop prosecuting traffic tickets, leaving local police departments to pursue their own cases.

Basic septic system installers workshop

The Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold a septic system installation workshop on March 6.

Maine Speaker of the House addresses Franklin County Democrats

Speaker of the House Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, was the guest speaker at the Franklin County Democrats' February meeting.

Strong spellers in Franklin County

10-year-old student charged after RSU 9 bomb threat

Authorities confirmed a 911 call about a bomb on a school bus Thursday afternoon was a hoax.

Farmington woman severely injured in head-on crash in Mercer

A 2001 Nissan Altima was traveling east in the westbound lane when it collided with a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle traveling west toward New Sharon.

Earthquake recorded in Franklin County

Franklin commissioners approve Farmington parking lot lease

The lease needs final approval from Farmington residents before the Anson Street lot can open for overnight parking.

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Franklin County probate judge to retire after 35 years