The Franklin Journal

The Franklin Journal Serving readers since 1840. Send news to [email protected] 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 Register and The Chronicle by 1882. The full name of this paper still retains The Franklin Journal and Farmington Chronicle in its masthead.

State champ tops first Varsity Maine boys basketball poll of 2025-26
12/10/2025

State champ tops first Varsity Maine boys basketball poll of 2025-26

Windham garners seven of nine first-place votes.

Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies
12/09/2025

Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies

Superintendent Christian E. Elkington praised Mayhew as 'deeply dedicated' and 'an exemplary young man.'

Dance in Lewiston, laugh in Monmouth, tuba in Bryant Pond | Get out!
12/09/2025

Dance in Lewiston, laugh in Monmouth, tuba in Bryant Pond | Get out!

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

Here’s a look at the 5 western Maine boys hockey teams
12/08/2025

Here’s a look at the 5 western Maine boys hockey teams

Three Monmouth players will play big roles for the Cony co-op as it aims to make another run in Class B North.

Farmington students donate food items to St. Joseph’s pantry
12/08/2025

Farmington students donate food items to St. Joseph’s pantry

Students at W.G. Mallett School collected and walked more than 800 non-perishable donations to St. Joseph Nutrition Center as part of the long-running Helping Hands program.

Chester Greenwood Day brings crowds to Farmington for winter celebration
12/08/2025

Chester Greenwood Day brings crowds to Farmington for winter celebration

Huge crowds gathered in Farmington for the 49th annual Chester Greenwood Day, featuring a new tree lighting tradition, a lively parade and award-winning floats.

Maine large-school boys basketball ready to go back to the future
12/04/2025

Maine large-school boys basketball ready to go back to the future

Especially at the Class A and B levels, this season's boys hoops configuration is very similar to 10 years ago, and many coaches applaud the changes.

12/04/2025

Police investigating armed robbery at Livermore Falls Walgreens

Police are looking for a white male who they say demanded money from an employee Thursday morning.

Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
12/04/2025

Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine

Public-interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet hopelessly aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.

12/03/2025

New Sharon man to serve 3 years for terrorizing former girlfriend with a rifle

James Oakes, 45, pleaded guilty in November to several charges for his violent actions after his ex-girlfriend said she was ending their relationship.

Picking out the perfect fresh Christmas tree a seasonal family affair
12/02/2025

Picking out the perfect fresh Christmas tree a seasonal family affair

With the Christmas season well under way, area greenhouses and tree farms are welcoming customers to choose a precut tree or chop down their own.

Music, lights, tours and other ho-ho-holiday happenings everywhere
12/02/2025

Music, lights, tours and other ho-ho-holiday happenings everywhere

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

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Farmington, ME

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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