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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.

A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs
06/07/2026

A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs

Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.

Wilton approves road, Wilson Lake wall contracts
06/07/2026

Wilton approves road, Wilson Lake wall contracts

Selectpersons approved paving and Wilson Lake retaining wall contracts for work expected to begin this summer.

Farmington tech school honors students at recognition ceremony
06/07/2026

Farmington tech school honors students at recognition ceremony

Foster Career & Technical Education Center recognized students June 1 for completing programs and other accomplishments.

Farmington youth fishing derby brings in children from eight towns
06/07/2026

Farmington youth fishing derby brings in children from eight towns

The Farmington Rotary Club’s annual youth fishing derby drew 24 children to Fish ’N Play, where Cohen Mitchell, of Jay, won the biggest fish prize.

Rural Mainers face long drives for urgent care
06/07/2026

Rural Mainers face long drives for urgent care

In Oxford County, limited evening and weekend options leave many relying on emergency rooms for treatment.

Franklin County leaders criticize Sugarloaf for not repaying $152,224 grant
06/03/2026

Franklin County leaders criticize Sugarloaf for not repaying $152,224 grant

'We didn't sugarcoat it, we told them that this is taxpayers' money and we need it,' Chairman Bob Carlton said.

Run, walk and buzz in Lewiston, Groove in Denmark, and vote everywhere | Get out!
06/03/2026

Run, walk and buzz in Lewiston, Groove in Denmark, and vote everywhere | Get out!

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

Strong resident hired as interim Franklin County administrator
06/01/2026

Strong resident hired as interim Franklin County administrator

With the departure of Amy Bernard, Susan Pratt will step in and help with the transition as the county seeks a new administrator.

UMF Emery Center to show Phil Poirier landscapes this summer
06/01/2026

UMF Emery Center to show Phil Poirier landscapes this summer

The University of Maine at Farmington will present a solo exhibit of landscape paintings by Rumford native Phil Poirier from June 13 to Sept. 17 in Farmington.

We talked to 4 graduating seniors in Lewiston, Auburn and western Maine. Here’s what they had to say.
05/31/2026

We talked to 4 graduating seniors in Lewiston, Auburn and western Maine. Here’s what they had to say.

'It will be sad to leave, but I’ll have a fresh start and new opportunities beyond what I can experience in Lewiston,' one student said.

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