More than 13 paddlers were pulled from the waters due to high wind and choppy water, Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon said.
Franklin County
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Lewiston and Farmington organizations to receive $3.3 million in Maine Connectivity Authority grants
SeniorsPlus and YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston, and Franklin County Adult and Community Education in Farmington are set to receive $3.3 million in total between them to bring digital improvements and better internet access to their communities.
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Posted inLocal & State
Truck hydroplanes off road, strikes pole in Franklin County
Gage Donnell of Dexter and his two passengers were not injured, Franklin County Deputy Andrew Morgan said.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Franklin County commission board grows in response to a changing county
Proponents say the increase from three to five commissioners will better represent residents in northern Franklin County.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Franklin County commissioners to meet mornings this summer
The change from 3:30 p.m. to 10 a.m. would begin June 18.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Farmington hospital advises to be alert for ticks this season
Dr. Ross Isacke at Franklin Memorial Hospital recommends regular tick checks and hanging onto those ticks to better understand how they may have affected you.
Posted inColumns, Community News, News, Schools and Education
Farmington-based school district establishes committee to resurface athletic field
Some directors are concerned about potential health hazards related to synthetic turf.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Phillips woman gets time-served for federal gun crime
Prosecutors say Deidra Messer bought a gun for someone else in Farmington while she was using or addicted to illegal drugs.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Few anglers fishing on April Fool’s Day
Traditionally, many anglers look forward to April 1, but nowadays it depends on the weather and the zone.
Posted inCommunity
Farmington Public Library to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the town
Farmington Public Library Director Jessica Casey said this is the eleventh annual Earth Day and last year saw some unusual finds, like a large pile of tires in the woods.