WHATELY — The Whately Historical Society is presenting “Bridges of Franklin County,” a presentation on the region’s wide variety of bridges by Whately resident Stephen Mikesell.

FARMINGTON — Franklin County plans to contract with an engineering firm to do an analysis on the Luce Bridge, also known as Reeds Mill Road Bridge, in Salem Township.

New Hampshire's smallest city is packed with day trip activities. Franklin has seen economic struggles over the years, but revitalization is coming in part by use of an important source: water.

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize submissions of a preliminary bridge design for Luce Bridge, which sits over Quick Stream on Reed Road in Salem Township.