Franklin, Aroostook and Piscataquis, where vaccination rates are low, currently have the 4th, 5th, and 6th highest per capita new case rates in the U.S.
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Inside an alleged marijuana conspiracy aided by law enforcement for cash and cars
Federal authorities say a Maine man ostensibly selling medical marijuana made millions with co-conspirators in illicit sales.
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Federal officials say Farmington pot conspiracy involved police, prosecutor and town official
The raid of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution operation in Farmington uncovers a vast conspiracy.
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Franklin County Commission expansion stirs debate among Farmington selectmen
Proposal could split Farmington into two districts.
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Literacy Volunteers receive funding
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties (LVFSC) recently received $20,000 from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation and $28,000 from the Wish You Well Foundation to support community literacy programming in Franklin County over the next two years. LVFSC, serving rural towns since 1978, is a United Way Community Partner, and collaborates with over […]
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Health Care Golf Classic nets $17K for 2 organizations
Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Health Care Golf Classic, held July 12 at the Sugarloaf Golf Club, netted approximately $17,500 to benefit the Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center, according to a news release. Hebert Construction was the title sponsor, and 16 teams from throughout […]
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Franklin County officials, residents brainstorm ideas for $8 million in federal stimulus money
Franklin County commissioners held a countywide workshop Tuesday on what the county and towns’ allotment of American Rescue Act funds can be spent on.
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COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Franklin County
The seven-day average per capita is up 114% from a week ago.
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Franklin County halts review of $7 million budget; reduce 3% to 2% raises for nonunion, elected workers
The reduction in the cost-of-living increase affects 20 employees.
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Severe drought declared in central Maine as dry conditions spread
Officials warn the trend is expected to continue this summer unless Maine gets prolonged rain.