FARMINGTON – Many people in Farmington, Maine know the name Chester Greenwood. Chester Greenwood, most known for being an engineer who invented the earmuffs in 1873, was also a citizen of Farmington…
Weekly report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for November 18 through November 24, 2023. All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 11/18/2023 0845hrs, Sheriff Nichols and Chief Deputy Lowell participated…
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Municipal meetings and local events for the week of Monday, November 27 through Sunday, December 3. Chester Greenwood Day, which is recognized at the state level on December 21,…
KINGFIELD – Monday evening Chairman Wade Browne reported to the Board of Selectmen that he had looked into a lighting issue voiced by resident Claudia Diller at a previous meeting. Diller said…
FRANKLIN COUNTY – For many local families, the weekend after Thanksgiving is the time to get their Christmas tree. Tree farms and stands are popping up all over the county with locally-grown…
WILTON – The Wilton select board met on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. During public comment, a Wilton resident broached the topic of illegal marijuana grows in Wilton, reporting that there is…
FARMINGTON – The students of Mt. Blue High School’s Alternative Learning Program spent time learning how to give back to the community this Thanksgiving through volunteering at the Care and Share Food…
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Following Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday provides a way for people to support local, independent, and small businesses, especially with the Christmas holiday just a few weeks away. Stores may…
FRANKLIN COUNTY – While schools are out across the county tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday for the holiday, there are still other closures and notices being announced for Wednesday, November 22 in light…
KINGFIELD – A local non-profit, Eve’s Garden, is taking extra care to spread the joy this holiday season by providing fresh, home-cooked meals to folks across Franklin County who otherwise might not…