franklin county maine

Published
December 30, 2022

Smithfield man arrested in Farmington on drug, other charges

Several people previously accused him of taking thousands of dollars from them to perform home repair work before disappearing, but the charges are not related to those accusations.
Published
August 25, 2022

Suffrage plaque for Isabel Greenwood unveiled in Farmington

Isabel's plaque is a part of National Votes for Women Trail, which honors suffragists who worked to get women the right to vote with historical markers across America.
Published
August 25, 2022

Joseph McDonnell says he can help UMF as interim president with his experience in crisis management

The Franklin Journal sat down with University of Maine at Farmington's new leader to learn more about his background, what he envisions for UMF's future and how he plans to address ongoing uncertainty.
Published
May 22, 2022

The effects of faculty cuts ripple across UMF campus and into homes

After building roots in Farmington, will the professors eliminated from UMF's humanities and social sciences programs leave the community they have come to love?
Published
May 18, 2022

UMF Faculty Senate issues no-confidence vote in Chancellor Malloy

The vote follows a time of instability at UMF and in the UMaine System.
Published
May 6, 2022

Farmington-area schools canceled Friday due to high lead levels discovered in pipes

Nearly half of Regional School Unit 9's drinking-water fixtures have tested for levels of lead that exceed state guidelines.
Published
March 26, 2022

Malfunctioning oil burner forces evacuation of Franklin County Jail

Inmates and guards were rushed to the outdoor recreation area of the jail to avoid smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation while firefighters ventilated the building.
Published
March 26, 2022

Counties across Maine losing State Police patrols in rural areas

As Maine State Police shifts more of its focus to highway safety along the interstate system and criminal investigations, cash-strapped counties lack the resources to hire more deputies to fill the void.
Published
March 7, 2022

Otis snowmobiler seriously injured when attempting to jump embankment in northern Franklin County

Cody Hadlock, 30, hurt in remote area north of Rangeley.
Published
February 2, 2022

Tom Saviello announces he will not run for governor

Among the six reasons are he "cannot identify" with younger voters and is "tired of party politics."