Sen. Angus King sees inflation and labor shortage as most serious issues facing Maine

U.S. Sen. Angus King sat down with the Franklin Journal to talk about some of the issues that impact Franklin County and rural regions in Maine.

Musicians jamming for the staff and students of Mt. Blue High School

If you've been through the hallways of Mt. Blue High School on a Friday morning, you've likely heard the musical stylings of orchestra teacher Steve Muise and his students at Blue Fri Jams.

New Yorker’s first Maine Maple Sunday

Staff writer Kay Neufeld spent the weekend of Maine Maple Sunday tapping trees, boiling down sap, and learning the ins and outs of what it takes to make local maple syrup. She quickly learned the process is about passion, not profit.

Women’s History Month: A record of Franklin County’s women’s suffrage movement

The Town of Farmington and the Farmington Historical Society will be honoring Isabel Greenwood and Farmington's role in the women's suffrage movement with a plaque to be erected and displayed in downtown Farmington in May.

Sweet treats for Maine Maple Sunday

RSU 9 Board discusses amendments to curriculum-selection, wellness policies

The amendments to the Instructional and Library-Media Materials Selection policy address how the board will handle approval or questioning of an educational material.

‘Talkin’ Maine with the Bow Tie Boy’ celebrates 400th show with Sen. Angus King

Host Tom Saviello celebrated the 400th episode by inviting U.S. Sen. Angus King to come on the show and talk about Ukraine. The show has been airing on Mt. Blue TV since 2006.

Malfunctioning oil burner forces evacuation of Franklin County Jail

Inmates and guards were rushed to the outdoor recreation area of the jail to avoid smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation while firefighters ventilated the building.

Counties across Maine losing State Police patrols in rural areas

As Maine State Police shifts more of its focus to highway safety along the interstate system and criminal investigations, cash-strapped counties lack the resources to hire more deputies to fill the void.

RSU 9’s new vision, mission statements

The mission statement reads "working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all."