Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.
Franklin Journal
Federal funding for Farmington Police Department moves one step closer
CDS federal funding of $230,000 would improve security for the Farmington Police Department facility on Franklin Ave and help with investigations, safety and more throughout town.
New Vineyard PB secretary submits surprise resignation
At the New Vineyard Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, Planning Board Secretary Jamie McKechnie raised concerns about the processes and informalities being used by the Planning Board. When McKechnie felt these concerns were not being addressed, she handed in her letter of resignation.
UMF students break in Farmington’s new outdoor fitness court
UMF students test out the new outdoor fitness court equipment after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Dogs and their owners strut for strays in Farmington
The Franklin County Animal Shelter hosted its annual Strut for Strays event.
Farmington holds its first Recovery Rally
The Franklin County Recovery Center hosted the first Recovery Rally to ever take place in Farmington.
UMaine Farmington remembers 9/11
UMF holds a remembrance ceremony for the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.
RSU 9 board highlights progress, welcomes student representatives
The RSU 9 board of directors introduced new student representatives, discussed district updates, and highlighted upcoming legislative sessions on school violence during their Sept. 10 meeting.
Photos: Mainely T Club tours Phillips with vintage Model Ts
The Mainely T club, with about 30 Model Ts, toured Phillips Sept. 5, visiting the Sandy River Railroad and Phillips Historical Society museum.
Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.