I had high hopes for “Lisa Frankenstein,” whose trailers promised a lead performance from Kathryn Newton (of the gleefully twisted body-switch horror-comedy “Freaky”) and a sick sense of humor that might actually be jarring in a fun way. Then I learned the truth: the movie still stars Kathryn Newton, but it’s rated PG-13. Ugh, what’s […]
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‘Heart of the community’: Principal describes new Mexico school for 1,000 students
The school is expected to open around December 2025 or January 2026.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington to replace flood damaged vehicles
Selectmen authorized spending Feb. 13 $115,751.56 to replace the sewer/wastewater department plow truck and skid steer that were damaged during flooding in December.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Homemakers donate 100 pajamas to Janet’s Jammies
Altogether 220 pairs of pajamas were donated to Janet’s Jammies, with the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Homemakers responsible for 100 pairs.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
If enough snow, Farmington sled dog races have new dates, location
If there is enough snow, the races will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3 in the fields along Front Street.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Community Center roof, ARPA funds discussed
Selectmen were given an update on plans for the Farmington Community Center roof project which they approved use of ARPA funds for, then discussed alternative uses of those funds.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton approves water, sewer proposed budgets
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante told the Select Board on Tuesday, Feb. 20, there were adjustments from the previous year due to the multiple storms that hit throughout last year.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Children’s Festival in Farmington sees big turn out
The annual Children’s Festival, hosted by The Franklin County Children’s Task Force saw a big turn out with hundreds of parents, kids and teens engaging in fun activities and learning experiences.
