2021 — The Year in Review, Part I

The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.

Kingfield community celebrates Winter Solstice

Locals gathered at the Maine Beershed on Dec. 21 to celebrate the Winter Solstice and the brighter days ahead.

Council seeks applications for new barn quilt locations

RSU 9 launches ‘staff members of the month’ award

The first recipients of the Mt. Blue school district's "Staff Members of the Month" awards are Amy Eustis and Katie Fournier.

Farmington feels impact of nationwide supply-chain issues

Local businesses in downtown Farmington, such as the bookshop, music store, etc. report difficulties and the many workarounds they've used to keep shelves stocked amid nationwide supply-chain issues.

Beal University to establish Wilton campus to address Franklin County nursing shortage

Beal University will train students to become registered nurses.

Franklin County Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah

Franklin County's Jewish community, known as "Bagel and Dreidel," spoke with the Franklin Journal about the story of Hannukah, the celebrations held and what the holiday means to them.

Mt. Blue seeking community input on strategic planning for schools

Regional School Unit 9 began examining the future that parents, students and community members envision for the district in a survey and series of interviews.

Can’t get enough of that ‘muff stuff: Farmington honors earmuff inventor Chester Greenwood at annual celebration

After COVID muffled last year's event, the annual celebration returned Saturday on a bright chilly day to honor the inventor on his 163rd birthday.

Slippery roads wreak havoc in Franklin County

Several vehicles slid off the roads and one tractor-trailer jackknifed in New Sharon.