Due to the pandemic and an influx of out-of-state workers, it’s harder than ever to find housing in Farmington.
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Franklin County projects get help from High Peaks Alliance
Trail improvements in Farmington and Strong are underway while a committee has been formed to help manage Kingfield’s Shiloh Pond.
Milk market sours for 4 organic dairies in Franklin County
The loss of market could have a profound effect on other dairy producers, agriculture as a whole and local communities.
Franklin County healthcare workers weigh in on vaccine mandate
Healthcare workers in Franklin County and at Franklin Community Health Network are divided on Governor Janet Mills’ vaccine mandate.
Mt. Blue school board passes district-wide universal masking mandate
RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.
Farmington-based school board implements universal masking
RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.
Franklin County battling psychiatric services shortage
A shortage of psychiatrists and mental health professionals has added stress to an already struggling system in Franklin County.
United Way expands Hope Fund in Franklin County
This month’s application deadline is Aug. 31.
Farmington-based healthy coalition gets $1 million federal grant to help vaccine efforts in five counties
The project’s target population includes the unvaccinated in the service areas of Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties.
Franklin County hits ‘substantial’ rate of COVID-19 community transmission
The increase triggers Maine’s recommendation that all people wear masks indoors to curb the spread of the virus.