FARMINGTON — A motor vehicle crash in the area of Walgreens closed one lane of traffic on Main Street in Farmington for a period of time Wednesday morning around 8:30. According to…
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County commissioners held a special meeting on Tuesday, October 12, to open the bids for a septic project at the sheriff’s department complex. The meeting was held out…
RANGELEY – A fire started inside the main disposal dumpster at the transfer station on Friday, Oct. 15, according to a report from Rangeley Fire and Rescue. The dumpster was still attached…
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen accepted a letter of retirement from Farmington Fire Rescue Chief Terry Bell, effective November 30, 2021. Chief Bell has indicated that he will continue to serve…
FARMINGTON — Revoking an earlier decision, the Franklin County commissioners voted, two to one, in favor of a Maine Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) study for five members of the Franklin County…
KINGFIELD – Leafy with a chance of color! The foliage forecast from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Agriculture states that northern Franklin County will be seeing peak foliage this week,…
JAY – The Jay Police Department is investigating vandalism in the Jay Hill Cemetery, located off Route 4/Main Street. Police Chief Richard Caton IV said that over fifteen gravestones were tipped over,…
FARMINGTON — A bill to increase the number of Franklin County Commissioners from three to five has been introduced to the House of Representatives by Scott Landry of Farmington. This bill will…
FARMINGTON — A property tax abatement appeal between Peter Axelson and Rangeley Plantation was presented to the Franklin County Commissioners during the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Axelson, a long-time landowner in…
FARMINGTON — After the pandemic cancellation last year, the 180th Farmington Fair returned this week, bringing its usual lineup of exhibitions, competitions, and rides. Among the most popular events was Saturday night’s…