Franklin County commissioners approve $2 million budget for the unorganized territory for 2024-25

Commissioners also approved upgrading the server room at the jail.

No major injuries reported on slick roads in northern Franklin County

State Route 4 in Rangeley had a quarter-inch of ice early Monday.

Eligible counties for Hurricane Lee yet to be determined

When a Major Disaster Declaration is approved for all, or some, of Maine’s 16 counties, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants will be available to assist.

Franklin County commissioners discontinue section of road in Lang Township

Part of the Kennebago Road in Lang Township had unofficially been discontinued through abandonment. Monday's vote makes it official. The county retained a public easement on the road.

Grants assist Franklin and Somerset County projects, nonprofits

Stuffed animals wanted for Wilton community project

The stuffed animals would be given to area law enforcement agencies, etc. to provide comfort for those experiencing sad/tragic situations.

Two Franklin County commissioners vote to sign letter opposing national wildlife refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking for 5,000 to 15,000 acres of undeveloped land to create a refuge to manage wildlife.

Farmington area United Way seeks backpack applications

Franklin County preliminary damage estimate over $4.6 million from June 29 flooding

Jay reports nearly $4 million in damage; Chesterville $19,094; Wilton $9,000.

Livestock producers from Franklin County have never seen a year like this

Incessant rain is taking a serious toll on dairy and beef producers in the region.