Weekly report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for April 13 through April 19, 2024. All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 04/13/2024 0521hrs, Deputy Gray responded to a report of a drug overdose at a residence on Spaulding Road in Strong. The person was given Narcan by first responders. The person was transported
Weekly report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for the week of March 23 through March 29, 2024. All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 03/23/2024 0225hrs, Deputy Sholan responded to a report of a car vs. truck accident on Mile Hill Road in New Sharon. Nikolaos Regas (41) of Farmington was driving a
What is the key to a long, happy, and healthy life? It’s been the subject of study for ages. Almost 20 years ago, Dan Buettner, National Geographic journalist and explorer, went off on an adventure, traveling the globe in search of some answers. He wound up compiling the results of his study into what is […]
FARMINGTON - In response to Maine's rising food insecurity rates the highest in New England Franklin Savings Bank is contributing $106,650 to enhance food security in the state. This initiative will support 63 pantries and youth food programs that serve food-insecure populations within Franklin, Somerset, Hancock and Oxford counties . Recognizing the significance of supporting food security, the
This year, HealthReach Community Health Centers has received Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program recognition across eight of its local healthcare practices. Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 is a program focused on education around obesity and healthy living for primary care practice teams. The program provides materials to support “simple changes for better health, such as moving more, eating […]