Book character parade keeps reading fun for Farmington students
More than 300 Mallett School students and staff paraded through Farmington dressed as their favorite book characters, celebrating over two decades of a cherished reading tradition.
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Mt. Blue Garden Club honors veterans, revives holiday decorating tradition
The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club held a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony and will decorate Farmington’s Titcomb House with evergreens for Chester Greenwood Day.
Farmington’s Main Street construction expected to begin in spring 2026
The Select Board reviewed Phase 1 plans for reconstruction, featuring new sidewalks, lighting and drainage improvements.
Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments…
From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry
Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.
Step-by-step: Training through Franklin County’s local trails a lesson in endurance
Hiking local trails offers more than exercise, it’s a reminder of how much beauty and balance can be found close to home in Franklin County’s forests, hills and changing seasons.
UMF bringing ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life
The University of Maine at Farmington will present a community-centered, music-filled production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Nov. 20-23 at the Emery Community Arts Center, featuring local performers of all…
Farmington principal issues apology in wake of uproar over ICE Halloween costume
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
Revaluation error causes $2.3M budget shortfall in Farmington
The Select Board is pursuing a $10.50 property tax rate and will ask residents at a special town meeting to approve using $700,000 in fund balance.
‘Desperately needed’ wood bank opens in Franklin County
Eligible households will be able to purchase firewood at a reduced rate. Recipients will be referred to a program that will pay up to $15,000 in home repairs that address…
Jay schools strengthen substance use prevention efforts with new funding
Program coordinator Jayde Couture told the Jay Select Board that a new 5-year federal grant is helping RSU 73 students combat substance use and mental health stigma through education, outreach…
Phillips, Strong, Kingfield continue exploring school district withdrawal
Three of the four towns served by Phillips-based Maine School Administrative District 58 are exploring withdrawing from the district.
Kingfield grocery store reopens with lower prices, greater variety
After a 10-day closure for remodeling, Mainely Provisions reopened Thursday morning as an independent Hannaford affiliate.
Girl Scouts launch free after-school programs in Franklin County schools
A new partnership between Girl Scouts of Maine and the John T. Gorman Foundation will bring free, after-school leadership programs to five Franklin County schools this year.
Franklin County’s first firewood bank could be ‘vital to many households’
The Salem Township wood bank will host a grand opening on Wednesday, just a week after MaineHousing announced its emergency heating assistance program would not begin on Nov. 1 due…
Foster Tech touts recent forestry project, skills learning, volunteerism
Students from the forestry and digital media programs are partnering to document and educate peers at Cascade Brook School about sustainable wood harvesting practices and responsible forest management.
Northern Franklin County prepares to feed those facing a potential loss of SNAP benefits
From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.
Avon voters approve new loader purchase
The town will purchase a new 2025 Case backhoe loader.
Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
Recently moved Farmington store flooded after water main breaks
Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance is looking for temporary commercial space after the incident Sunday.
Mt. Blue-area schools report 251 students learning at home this year
Superintendent Christian Elkington reported improved attendance and 251 students learning at home, with families citing flexibility and individualized education as key reasons.
Avon to vote on financing up to $110,089 for heavy equipment purchase
Voters will consider purchasing a use or a new backhoe loader during a special town meeting Tuesday.
For Maine’s youth hunters, longtime tradition closes the generation gap
The 2-day hunt open for Mainers 16 and under started at 5:55 a.m. Friday.
Historical societies join forces to preserve Franklin Journal archives
Volunteers from several Franklin County historical societies worked together to save hundreds of Franklin Journal volumes from damage, preserving decades of local history for future generations.
Wilton water line project on track as work continues, engineers say
An update from Dirigo Engineers shows Wilton’s $7.8 million water transmission project is more than one-third complete, with major pipeline work expected to finish by year’s end.
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