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Local & State, News

Franklin County selectmen choose budget committee members

by Donna M. Perry March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Eleven budget committee members were chosen to represent the districts they live in.

Community

Farmington club to host medicinal herb workshop April 22

March 19, 2025

FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is set to offer a free presentation on medicinal herbs by Janet Edwards from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Edwards, who lives in Anson, is an herbalist and the owner of Mountain Mama of Maine, established in 1997. It […]

Community

High Peaks Alliance holds community engagement session

March 12, 2025

Representatives from towns including Carrabassett Valley, Eustis, Strong, Stratton, Weld and Industry — as well as Franklin County, Maine Huts & Trails, Sugarloaf and various community organizations — participated in discussions.

News, Schools and Education

Franklin County selectmen to elect 11 members for county Budget Advisory Committee

by Donna M. Perry March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

It is the first year 11 members will serve on the panel to represent five new commissioner districts.

Local & State

Franklin County Commissioners choose Richmond company to replace Madrid Township bridge

by Donna M. Perry March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

Commissioners accepted Wyman & Simpson Inc.’s bid of more than $1 million to replace the bridge in 60 days.

Local & State, News

Sidney teenager struck by vehicle in crosswalk in Farmington

by Donna M. Perry March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Steven Anthony, 18, was crossing from Scott Hall to the UMF Admissions Office side when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Samantha Deckard, 39, of Strong.

Local & State, News

Six pets die, farmhouse and barn destroyed in Madrid Township fire

by Donna M. Perry March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.

Local & State, News

Franklin County jail administrator resigns

by Donna M. Perry March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Major Douglas Blauvelt of Farmington had been a corrections officer since 2003 and became jail administrator in 2009. Lt. John Donald will step up in the interim.