Andrea Swiedom

Franklin Journal

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Published
May 14, 2021

Farmington residents share traits they’d like in future town manager

Issues facing the community were also a topic for the forum.
Published
May 7, 2021

Ricocheting effects of last year’s drought on livestock farmers

“If the writing is on the wall that feed is going to be short, I’m going to be more aggressive at tending my herd down this fall.”
-Aaron Buckley, Buckley Farms
Published
April 23, 2021

Franklin County businesses struggle to find workers for service-related positions

Some jobs in the service industry have returned as gathering restrictions ease and indoor limits are set to increase from 50% to 75% on May 24.
Published
April 14, 2021

Jehovah’s Witnesses finding alternatives to door-to-door ministry

Snail mail and phone calls have replaced the Jehovah’s Witnesses typical in-person contact.
Published
April 9, 2021

Identifying Maine youth affected by homelessness

Statistics show a disproportionate amount of LGBTQ+ young people at risk of homelessness with added challenges when seeking resources in rural areas.
Published
April 6, 2021

Farmington-based RSU 9 board says proposed $38.9 million budget may go to public

The proposed spending plan represents a $673,585 increase to the current $38.2 million budget.
Published
April 2, 2021

Farmington couple’s art, writing look at caregiving and aging

TUG Arts Collective based in Farmington released its latest book project exclusively at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers on Friday.
Published
April 1, 2021

Mt. Blue High Campus evacuated after propane odor

Farmington Fire Rescue Department inspected the building and found no leak.
Published
March 26, 2021

Farmington Historical Society ensures the past is available for the future

The society is developing a 15-year master plan that will focus on preservation, education and resource development.
Published
March 24, 2021

Why are so few displaced Androscoggin Mill workers utilizing resources?

Less than 40 of Pixelle’s 177 laid-off employees have inquired about workforce training and college tuition resources available to them.