Franklin County hires Temple woman as new finance manager

Commissioners also set a public hearing for Dec. 7 on a proposed $1.5 million unorganized territory budget for 2022-23.

Photos: Decorating for the holidays

Dulcy Tufts and Diana Romanoski created a festive planter on Tuesday outside The Pierce House in Farmington. Bows will be added.

Inside an alleged marijuana conspiracy aided by law enforcement for cash and cars

Federal authorities say a Maine man ostensibly selling medical marijuana made millions with co-conspirators in illicit sales.

Sun Journal and western Maine weeklies earn press awards

The newspaper's staff was awarded a first place in the spots news writing category for its coverage last April of a massive explosion at the Androscoggin Mill in Jay when poorly welded joints on a digester failed, causing an explosion following what was later determined to be a rupture in the equipment’s pressure vessel.

School staffing shortages persist, worsened by rising COVID-19 cases

With few substitute teachers or bus drivers to fill in for absent and quarantined staff, school employees from administrators to custodians are stepping up to help. Sometimes, it's not enough.

Wilson Scholars Program names fall student researchers

Farmington Grange seeks crafters for holiday fairs

Farmington board authorizes changes to High Street renovation project

Another 580 feet of sidewalk and six more streetlights were added to the first phase of the project, removing the need for a second bid process.

Farmington man agrees to serve shortened sentence and forfeit assets in federal pot bust

Randal Cousineau, who pleaded guilty to growing and selling marijuana illegally, agreed to a sentence of up to 63 months in prison.

Narrow Gauge Distribution: Feds pursue charges in alleged cannabis conspiracy

Prosecutors say the wide-ranging conspiracy involves illegal marijuana growth and sales that also implicates a dozen people — including a county prosecutor, three former sheriff’s deputies, a police officer and an elected town official.