The raid of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution operation in Farmington uncovers a vast conspiracy.
Franklin County
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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.
Posted inHealth
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Franklin County
The seven-day average per capita is up 114% from a week ago.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
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Franklin County panel sends $7 million budget to commissioners
The spending plan reflects an overall $215,987 over the current budget.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County’s high-speed internet question — will residents pay to bring service to town?
Carthage, Weld, Temple, Wilton and Perkins and Washington townships face that question at town meetings over the next several months. All six need to agree to make a proposed $10 million project a go.