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Published
October 30, 2024

Man fatally shot by Franklin County deputy in Phillips

Officials say the man refused to put down his gun and then raised it toward a deputy.
Published
July 5, 2024

Feds expand study on Coburn Gore border crossing in western Maine

The U.S. General Services Administration plans to spend $85 million to $95 million to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station on the Quebec border.
Published
May 16, 2024

More than 2,700 acres of critical wildlife habitat conserved in Maine’s High Peaks Region in northern Franklin County

The purchase price of the 21 parcels was about $3.8 million.
Published
May 3, 2024

Maine illegal marijuana grows might be tied to Chinese crime organizations

The U.S. Attorney’s office said Friday that federal authorities are investigating an estimated 100 illegal growing sites in Maine, as well as similar activities in 19 other states.
Published
April 14, 2024

A lightly traveled border outpost in western Maine is getting a $95 million upgrade

Built in 1932, the station at Coburn Gore is 1 of 5 in Maine in line for overhauls with federal infrastructure funds. But the reasons for this crossing's outsized expense aren't entirely clear.

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Published
February 6, 2024

Gov. Mills: ‘Please take advantage of help’ from FEMA storm recovery centers

Touring the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Skowhegan, one of five slated to open in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to seek help in recouping losses from the powerful December storm that brought widespread power outages and flooding to Maine.
Published
July 14, 2023

Franklin County preliminary damage estimate over $4.6 million from June 29 flooding

Jay reports nearly $4 million in damage; Chesterville $19,094; Wilton $9,000.
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.