FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has expanded its hours for distributing free at-home COVID-19 test kits at its office at 105 Mt. Blue Circle, Suite #1 while supplies last. The tests kits can now be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The tests being distributed […]
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Arkansas, Massachusetts men indicted in separate cases on assault charges
One is accused of shooting a man in the stomach and the other is accused of beating a man in the head with a wrench.
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Sen. Angus King sees inflation and labor shortage as most serious issues facing Maine
U.S. Sen. Angus King sat down with the Franklin Journal in Farmington to talk about some of the issues that impact Franklin County and rural regions in Maine.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Franklin County commissioners, treasurer clash for second time over moving funds
Franklin County stands to gain an estimated annual $11,618 in interest on about $2 million if commissioners decide to go with Franklin Savings Bank.
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Canadian man sentenced to 4 years in prison for bringing 4.6 pounds of cocaine into Maine
Jermaine T. Phillips, 41, of Brampton, Ontario, pleaded guilty Tuesday.
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State horticulturist to discuss gardening to please birds, bees
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans to present a live presentation, Gardening to Please the Birds and the Bees, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. The talk, given by State Horticulturist Gary Fish, will be held in Room 101 of the Roberts Learning Center at 270 Main St. on the campus of the University of […]
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Franklin County Commission names administrator
Amy Bernard of Rumford will be paid $77,000.
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Musicians jamming for the staff and students of Mt. Blue High School
If you’ve been through the hallways of Mt. Blue High School on a Friday morning, you’ve likely heard the musical stylings of orchestra teacher Steve Muise and his students at Blue Fri Jams.
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Farmington man injured when crossing Main Street
Rodney Stump, 80, was treated at a hospital and released.
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Mt. Blue student receives Principal’s Award
FARMINGTON — Joshua Smith, a senior at Mt. Blue High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. Smith is deserving of the award due to his dedication to his studies, […]