Farmington’s Harry Potter mania 20 years later

Farmington's bookshop and cinema owners look back on "Harry Potter mania" in town and how it united locals in the "joy and wonder" of the world-famous series.

UMF students to continue in-person learning for spring semester

However, a University of Maine at Farmington official said they were waiting on updated guidance from UMS Monday, Jan. 10.

Franklin Memorial Hospital to reduce services temporarily due to spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations

Officials say services at Farmington hospital to be reduced to emergency and acutely ill patients.

Local working group plans to discuss Franklin County USDA funding

COVID-19 policies changed in RSU 9 schools

Changes reflect CDC and state education recommendations.

Some skating rinks open, Weld event canceled

Farmington Parks and Recreation Department hopes to have the rink at Hippach Field open by mid-January.

Farmington sends one marijuana ordinance change to voters

Selectmen will consider a request to increase the number of marijuana facilities in Farmington when they conduct a planned review of the ordinance.

2021 — Year in Review, Part II

This story is the Franklin Journal's second part in a series looking back on the biggest news of 2021 in Franklin County.

2021 — Year in Review in Photos, Part II

Looking back on July through December in Franklin County in photos.

Photo: Farmington ice-maker