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Man Arrested After Woman Shot in Face at Farmington Home, Police Say

Farmington, Maine · Farmington

Man Arrested After Woman Shot in Face at Farmington Home, Police Say

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

Police say the 29-year-old victim was in critical condition and that the 26-year-old suspect has been charged with attempted murder in what appears to be a domestic violence incident.See the Story

Democrat Governor Booed Off Stage In Hometown * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

Farmington, Maine · Farmington

Democrat Governor Booed Off Stage In Hometown * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Maine Gov. Janet Mills faced boos and hecklers while speaking in her hometown of Farmington over the weekend. “@GovJanetMills got some INTENSE heckling that included shouts of ‘We have daughters!’ and ‘Stand up for them!’ today at the Maine Moose Lottery in her hometown,” state Rep. Laurel Libby, a Republican, said. “Stop discriminating against Maine women and girls, Governor!” she added. WATCH: .@GovJanetMills got some INTENSE heckling that in…Read Article

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Announces Closure of Occupational Health Practice

Farmington, Maine · Farmington

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Announces Closure of Occupational Health Practice

FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Franklin Hospital announced that it will phase out its Occupational Health Practice, with services suspended effective July 3, 2025.Read Article

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce hosting Business After Hours

Looking for a cool way to spend your Thursday evening? Good news—the heat is letting up just in time for our June Business After Hours on Thursday…Business · Kingfield Read Article

Kimberly Ann Eaton (1957-2025)

STRONG — Kimberly Ann Eaton, 67, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at Maine Med in Portland. Kimberly was born in Danbury CT, on October 18, 1957…Strong · Strong Read Article

Mt. Blue High School announces Honor Roll for 4th Quarter

FARMINGTON – Mt. Blue High School has announced the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to all the students! Mt.Farmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article

Letter to the Editor: A Thank you from Western Mountains Third Actors

Western Mountains Third Actors want to thank the hundreds (six hundred at last count) for standing up on June 14 for democracy, human dignity and a liveable…Farmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article

Letter to the Editor: Deeply saddened by Baxter’s passing

To say that I am deeply saddened by Baxter’s passing would be an understatement. The investigation of this tragedy seems to be centered around an equipment…Farmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article

Clinton W. Bailey (1952-2025)

SourceFarmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article

Pets of the Week: Beau and Bing

Pets of the Week is a regular column highlighting pets available for adoption at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Beau is a hound dog – vocal, curious…Animals · Farmington Read Article

Death Notice: Pamela Harnden

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Harnden, Pamela 69, of Wilton, June 14. Celebration, July 20, 1 - 4 p.m., Wiles Remembrance Center, Farmington. ...Farmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article