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The Franklin Journal is published twice a week. This newspaper is owned by MaineToday Media. The mailing address for the Franklin Journal and all Franklin Group publications is 187 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME 04938. The Franklin Journal has been serving the community since Joseph Griffin first established a paper in 1840 which went through several transformations and a merger of the County Registe

r and The Chronicle by 1882. The full name of this paper still retains The Franklin Journal and Farmington Chronicle in its masthead.

Livermore Falls town manager named new Franklin County administrator
09/09/2026

Livermore Falls town manager named new Franklin County administrator

Carrie Castonguay of Jay will start her new job on Oct. 26.

Wilton reviews ATV access ordinance
09/09/2026

Wilton reviews ATV access ordinance

The proposed ATV access-route ordinance would regulate where ATVs can travel on town roads while allowing certain residents to seek individual exemptions.

Federal funding delay pushes Wilson Lake projects into 2027
09/09/2026

Federal funding delay pushes Wilson Lake projects into 2027

Friends of Wilson Lake told Wilton selectmen Sept. 1 that $150,000 in federal funding for watershed improvements remains unavailable, delaying on-the-ground projects intended to protect the lake.

Broadway in Lewiston X 2, Journey tribute in Auburn, dogs in Bath, Country in Mechanic Falls and more | Get out
09/09/2026

Broadway in Lewiston X 2, Journey tribute in Auburn, dogs in Bath, Country in Mechanic Falls and more | Get out

Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.

Meet 10 western Maine girls soccer players to watch in 2026
09/08/2026

Meet 10 western Maine girls soccer players to watch in 2026

These athletes are bound for successful campaigns this fall.

Meet 5 western Maine girls soccer teams to watch in 2026
09/08/2026

Meet 5 western Maine girls soccer teams to watch in 2026

These squads have a shot at making playoff runs in their respective regions.

Two beams over Mount Washington to mark 25 years since 9/11
09/08/2026

Two beams over Mount Washington to mark 25 years since 9/11

Two pillars of light will rise above Mount Washington for four nights this week as part of a regional tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

8 Maine fairs for fall fun
09/07/2026

8 Maine fairs for fall fun

Fairs are happening from now into October in Litchfield, Oxford, Farmington, Unity, Cumberland and Fryeburg, among other places.

UMF welcomes more than 390 students in class of 2030
09/06/2026

UMF welcomes more than 390 students in class of 2030

More than 390 first-year and transfer students are welcomed to the University of Maine at Farmington as the Class of 2030.

Farmington-based school district turns to national program for safety resources
09/04/2026

Farmington-based school district turns to national program for safety resources

RSU 9 plans to incorporate free emergency-response and training resources from the “I Love U Guys” Foundation into its school safety work.

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