New district attorney takes office in Franklin County

Neil McLean Jr. of Turner will serve Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.

Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations

For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.

Central Maine shakes off the first big storm of the season

Central Maine Power crews were expected to continue work restoring power to customers across central and southern Maine Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving nor'easter lumbers out of northern New England, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow in some interior regions.

Former Franklin County prosecutor suspended from legal practice for 9 months

Kayla Alves had already pleaded guilty in federal court to tampering with possible evidence.

Region’s health better but still needs improvement

Lorri Brown, Healthy Community Coalition shared data regarding the greater Franklin County community at the Nov. 22 Farmington Selectmen meeting.

Food pantries face challenges, make changes before the holidays

An increase in the need for food assistance is being seen by most area food pantries.

Franklin County votes to accept low bid for insurance and rejoin Maine County Commissioners Association

Commissioners learned Tuesday the amount the county needed to pay Maine Public Employee Retirement System was less than expected.

Literacy Volunteers of Franklin, Somerset counties recognize local partners

Wardens find lost 90-year-old man in Franklin County woods

James Thomas was using a metal detector to search around old cellar holes before he got lost in Township E, according to the Maine Warden Service.

Gov. Mills announces agriculture infrastructure investment grants

Six area farms and food processors awarded $2.5 million in grants.