Farmington weekly peace vigil celebrates 20th anniversary

Since January 2002, local activists have stood vigil on exceedingly hot days and cold ones; in rainstorms and in blizzards — which this reporter has witnessed. The Franklin Journal spoke with many of these activists to learn of the vigil's story and how it's endured for two decades.

Center for Entrepreneurial Studies launches Makerspace in Farmington

The program teaches participants how to build their brands, create products and find creativity and "empowerment."

Farmington board approves employee hazard pay

The annual Town Meeting has been postponed to April 25.

Snowstorm after snowstorm

Black History Month/A Black Weld settler, local anti-slavery support

Pompey "Pomp" Russell was a slave, served with the colonists during the Revolutionary War, later settled in Weld.

Chesterville cat missing 7 years found in Florida

‘I wish she could talk,’ owner Denise Cilley said. Ashes was found with the help of a microchip and will soon be reunited with her owners.

Bolducs new owners of Jack’s Trading Post

Michael and Julie Bolduc purchased Jack's Trading Post on the Fairbanks Road Jan. 4.

Tom Saviello will not run for governor

Saviello is choosing not to run to be the governor of Maine due to a variety of factors including potential difficulties relating to younger voters and enjoying retirement.

Nor’easter clean up ensues

RSU 9 ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation

Regional School Unit 9 Chair Carol Coles said the decision was "one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board."