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Furniture giant Ikea launches major test in Franconia: new store with exciting concept opens in Franconian city center - Nordbayern
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:53 am
‘Wonder’ food hall reveals which restaurants will be on the menu in Fairfax County - FFXnow
‘Wonder’ food hall reveals which restaurants will be on the menu in Fairfax County FFXnow
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:45 pm
HVAC upgrades at Franconia Rec Center will require facility closures - FFXnow
HVAC upgrades at Franconia Rec Center will require facility closures FFXnow
Published on 8 August 2025 | 12:30 pm
Bear Activity Prompts Closure Of Franconia Brook Campsite - Caledonian Record
Bear Activity Prompts Closure Of Franconia Brook Campsite Caledonian Record
Published on 4 August 2025 | 10:04 am
Bear's "escalating behavior" closes campsite in New Hampshire's White Mountains - CBS News
Bear's "escalating behavior" closes campsite in New Hampshire's White Mountains CBS News
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Multiple Hikers Rescued Thursday In Franconia Notch - Caledonian Record
Multiple Hikers Rescued Thursday In Franconia Notch Caledonian Record
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
This NH park is the only one in New England ranked for its affordability and beauty - Newport Daily News
This NH park is the only one in New England ranked for its affordability and beauty Newport Daily News
Published on 2 August 2025 | 8:10 am
Franconia Brook Tentsite closed in Lincoln due to bear activity - yahoo.com
Franconia Brook Tentsite closed in Lincoln due to bear activity yahoo.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Multiple Hikers Rescued in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire - Northeast Explorer
Multiple Hikers Rescued in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire Northeast Explorer
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Bear damages several tents, prompting closure of Lincoln campsite - WMUR
Bear damages several tents, prompting closure of Lincoln campsite WMUR
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Multiple hikers rescued in New Hampshire's Franconia Notch - newscentermaine.com
Multiple hikers rescued in New Hampshire's Franconia Notch newscentermaine.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia Brook Tentsite Closed Due to Rogue Bear - InDepthNH.org
Franconia Brook Tentsite Closed Due to Rogue Bear InDepthNH.org
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia Sculpture Park recognized nationally as a hidden gem, and still growing - countrymessenger.com
Franconia Sculpture Park recognized nationally as a hidden gem, and still growing countrymessenger.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:34 pm
33 Minutes of Fighting the Wind on Franconia Ridge 5.00 - The Trek
33 Minutes of Fighting the Wind on Franconia Ridge 5.00 The Trek
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
California Fish Grill diving into Franconia as chain scales up regional presence - FFXnow
California Fish Grill diving into Franconia as chain scales up regional presence FFXnow
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Hikers use hammock to carry injured woman to safety after slipping on trail in Franconia - WMUR
Hikers use hammock to carry injured woman to safety after slipping on trail in Franconia WMUR
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Eileen J. Smith Obituary (2025) - Franconia, MN - Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Lindstrom - Legacy.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
White Mtns: Franconia, Liberty, Lincoln, Lafayette, Garfield, & S. Twin (ECT Day 190) - The Trek
White Mtns: Franconia, Liberty, Lincoln, Lafayette, Garfield, & S. Twin (ECT Day 190) The Trek
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
VPRA awards $414m contract for Franconia-Springfield Bypass project in US - Yahoo Finance
VPRA awards $414m contract for Franconia-Springfield Bypass project in US Yahoo Finance
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Red light violation results in overturned vehicle, three injured in Franconia - thereporteronline
Red light violation results in overturned vehicle, three injured in Franconia thereporteronline
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
FlatironDragados, Herzog JV to start $414M Virginia rail job - Construction Dive
FlatironDragados, Herzog JV to start $414M Virginia rail job Construction Dive
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority awards $414M contract for Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project - Transportation Today
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority awards $414M contract for Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project Transportation Today
Published on 21 July 2025 | 5:51 pm
Ask the Pros: Brewing Franconian Landbier with Brauerei-Gasthof Bayer - Craft Beer & Brewing
Ask the Pros: Brewing Franconian Landbier with Brauerei-Gasthof Bayer Craft Beer & Brewing
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia health center shutting down as rural hospitals face increasing pressure - WMUR
Franconia health center shutting down as rural hospitals face increasing pressure WMUR
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
The Great Smokies' Secret Twin Is An Underrated State Park In New Hampshire - TheTravel
The Great Smokies' Secret Twin Is An Underrated State Park In New Hampshire TheTravel
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
VPRA Awards $414MM Contract to FlatironDragados-Herzog JV for Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project - Railway Track and Structures
VPRA Awards $414MM Contract to FlatironDragados-Herzog JV for Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project Railway Track and Structures
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia Issues Artwalk Map At Old Home Day - Caledonian Record
Franconia Issues Artwalk Map At Old Home Day Caledonian Record
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
R1 Success Story: Franconia Paper Mill - RiverWalk Resort, Lincoln, N.H. - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
R1 Success Story: Franconia Paper Mill - RiverWalk Resort, Lincoln, N.H. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia’s Family Heritage Gift Shop to close after 41 years - thereporteronline
Franconia’s Family Heritage Gift Shop to close after 41 years thereporteronline
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Richard Langworthy Obituary - Franconia, NH , NH (1939-2025) - Lowell Sun
Richard Langworthy Obituary - Franconia, NH , NH (1939-2025) Lowell Sun
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:56 am
Day 30: Franconia Ridge and Old Colony Ski Club - The Trek
Day 30: Franconia Ridge and Old Colony Ski Club The Trek
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia To Celebrate Old Home Day On July 12 - Caledonian Record
Franconia To Celebrate Old Home Day On July 12 Caledonian Record
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Andy Tongren shares indie folk bliss with "Franconia" - EARMILK
Andy Tongren shares indie folk bliss with "Franconia" EARMILK
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Blue Line construction shutters 2 Virginia stations. Here’s how to get around it - WTOP
Blue Line construction shutters 2 Virginia stations. Here’s how to get around it WTOP
Published on 5 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Happy Birthday to Franconia Golf Course - Springfield-MA.gov
Happy Birthday to Franconia Golf Course Springfield-MA.gov
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
2 Rescues Needed At The Same Time On Franconia Notch In New Hampshire - Northeast Explorer
2 Rescues Needed At The Same Time On Franconia Notch In New Hampshire Northeast Explorer
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Two Rescues in Franconia Notch - nhfishgame.com
Two Rescues in Franconia Notch nhfishgame.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Double dose of injured hikers at the same time in Franconia Notch - UnionLeader.com
Double dose of injured hikers at the same time in Franconia Notch UnionLeader.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Citing Financial Challenges, ACHS To Close Franconia Site - Caledonian Record
Citing Financial Challenges, ACHS To Close Franconia Site Caledonian Record
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Injured Hiker Rescued on Garfield Ridge Trail in Franconia - nhfishgame.com
Injured Hiker Rescued on Garfield Ridge Trail in Franconia nhfishgame.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
75-year-old hiker rescued after fall on Franconia trail - UnionLeader.com
75-year-old hiker rescued after fall on Franconia trail UnionLeader.com
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Juneteenth & Pride (Music @ Franconia) - Minnesota Monthly
Juneteenth & Pride (Music @ Franconia) Minnesota Monthly
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia Sculpture Park - Thrifty Minnesota
Franconia Sculpture Park Thrifty Minnesota
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Injured Hiker Rescued on Cannon Mountain in Franconia - nhfishgame.com
Injured Hiker Rescued on Cannon Mountain in Franconia nhfishgame.com
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Iconic Giant Banana Stolen from This Franconia, NH, Restaurant - WOKQ
Iconic Giant Banana Stolen from This Franconia, NH, Restaurant WOKQ
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Townhouses dominate new plan for residential development in Franconia Triangle - FFXnow
Townhouses dominate new plan for residential development in Franconia Triangle FFXnow
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Exhibit Explores History of the Franconia Notch Region - Business NH Magazine
Exhibit Explores History of the Franconia Notch Region Business NH Magazine
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia 9-year-old hero commended for saving sister in medical emergency - North Penn Now
Franconia 9-year-old hero commended for saving sister in medical emergency North Penn Now
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia Resolution Symbolic After Statewide Ban On Sanctuary Cities Signed Into N.H. Law - Caledonian Record
Franconia Resolution Symbolic After Statewide Ban On Sanctuary Cities Signed Into N.H. Law Caledonian Record
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Three men charged in $19K tool and copper theft case in Franconia Township, police say - North Penn Now
Three men charged in $19K tool and copper theft case in Franconia Township, police say North Penn Now
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Supervisors green-light contentious apartment complex in Franconia - Fairfax Times
Supervisors green-light contentious apartment complex in Franconia Fairfax Times
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia Poised To Become State’s First Sanctuary Community - Caledonian Record
Franconia Poised To Become State’s First Sanctuary Community Caledonian Record
Published on 21 May 2025 | 10:15 am
Fairfax County board opens door for housing, more retail in Franconia Triangle - FFXnow
Fairfax County board opens door for housing, more retail in Franconia Triangle FFXnow
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Public debates affordable housing proposal as Franconia Governmental Center relocates - WJLA
Public debates affordable housing proposal as Franconia Governmental Center relocates WJLA
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Must be 21+ to dine inside Franconia Road McDonald's - NBC4 Washington
Must be 21+ to dine inside Franconia Road McDonald's NBC4 Washington
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Planning commissioners urge open-mindedness on affordable housing at Franconia Triangle - FFXnow
Planning commissioners urge open-mindedness on affordable housing at Franconia Triangle FFXnow
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Virginia McDonald's bans anyone under the age of 21 years old - WUSA9
Virginia McDonald's bans anyone under the age of 21 years old WUSA9
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Charges withdrawn against elderly man accused of assaulting Franconia police officer - North Penn Now
Charges withdrawn against elderly man accused of assaulting Franconia police officer North Penn Now
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New York-based food hall plans expansion to Reston and Franconia - FFXnow
New York-based food hall plans expansion to Reston and Franconia FFXnow
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Wonder Food Hall Is Expanding to Rosslyn, Reston, and Franconia - Northern Virginia Magazine
Wonder Food Hall Is Expanding to Rosslyn, Reston, and Franconia Northern Virginia Magazine
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia nonprofit’s plans to open in church building stuck in bureaucratic limbo - FFXnow
Franconia nonprofit’s plans to open in church building stuck in bureaucratic limbo FFXnow
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Edward "Ed" L. Duffy III Obituary (2025) - Franconia, NH - Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium - Littleton - Legacy.com
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Vote deferred after hours of testimony on Franconia Triangle affordable housing plan - FFXnow
Vote deferred after hours of testimony on Franconia Triangle affordable housing plan FFXnow
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Robert "Bob" M. Gilbert Obituary (2025) - Franconia, NH - Cremation Society of New Hampshire - Littleton - Legacy.com
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Oxtail heist suspect heads to county court after meat caper at Franconia plant - North Penn Now
Oxtail heist suspect heads to county court after meat caper at Franconia plant North Penn Now
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia, Veterans Golf Courses in Springfield reopen after $1 million renovations - WWLP
Franconia, Veterans Golf Courses in Springfield reopen after $1 million renovations WWLP
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
2 injured, transported after drivers collide at Franconia intersection Friday afternoon - North Penn Now
2 injured, transported after drivers collide at Franconia intersection Friday afternoon North Penn Now
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Man charged with driving stolen SUV after Franconia resident reports suspicious vehicle, police say - North Penn Now
Man charged with driving stolen SUV after Franconia resident reports suspicious vehicle, police say North Penn Now
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Provide feedback on Franconia Road and Commerce Street STARS study - Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)
Provide feedback on Franconia Road and Commerce Street STARS study Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Developer files plan for affordable housing at Franconia government center site - FFXnow
Developer files plan for affordable housing at Franconia government center site FFXnow
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia Contractor Charged With Beating Man With Pipe, Using Truck As Weapon - Caledonian Record
Franconia Contractor Charged With Beating Man With Pipe, Using Truck As Weapon Caledonian Record
Published on 26 March 2025 | 11:09 pm
1 ejected, injured in Wednesday morning Franconia Township crash - North Penn Now
1 ejected, injured in Wednesday morning Franconia Township crash North Penn Now
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Plans move forward for controversial Franconia apartments on current government center site - The Business Journals
Plans move forward for controversial Franconia apartments on current government center site The Business Journals
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pardon Our Dust: Revitalization Work at Oakmont and Franconia Rec Centers - Fairfax County (.gov)
Pardon Our Dust: Revitalization Work at Oakmont and Franconia Rec Centers Fairfax County (.gov)
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Progress at the New Franconia District Government Center Building - Connection Newspapers
Progress at the New Franconia District Government Center Building Connection Newspapers
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Franconia barn fire remains under investigation by fire marshal, per procedure - North Penn Now
Franconia barn fire remains under investigation by fire marshal, per procedure North Penn Now
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
No animals, people injured in early Tuesday morning massive barn fire in Franconia Township - North Penn Now
No animals, people injured in early Tuesday morning massive barn fire in Franconia Township North Penn Now
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
VDOT asking for feedback on improving S. Van Dorn Street at Franconia/Alexandria border - ALXnow
VDOT asking for feedback on improving S. Van Dorn Street at Franconia/Alexandria border ALXnow
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Single-car crash leads to road closures on Franconia Road in Fairfax County - WJLA
Single-car crash leads to road closures on Franconia Road in Fairfax County WJLA
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
NEW: Preschool to replace Franconia laser tag spot next year - FFXnow
NEW: Preschool to replace Franconia laser tag spot next year FFXnow
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Vermont ice climber injured in avalanche in New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch State Park - Vermont Public
Vermont ice climber injured in avalanche in New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch State Park Vermont Public
Published on 16 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Man And Woman Require Assistance After Avalanche In Franconia - Patch
Man And Woman Require Assistance After Avalanche In Franconia Patch
Published on 16 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Climbers rescued after avalanche on NH's White Mountains during storm - NBC Boston
Climbers rescued after avalanche on NH's White Mountains during storm NBC Boston
Published on 16 February 2025 | 8:00 am
3 Hikers Rescued From Whiteout Conditions on Franconia Ridge, NH - SnowBrains
3 Hikers Rescued From Whiteout Conditions on Franconia Ridge, NH SnowBrains
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Three Hikers in Distress on Franconia Ridge - nhfishgame.com
Three Hikers in Distress on Franconia Ridge nhfishgame.com
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Mass. hikers rescued after hitting whiteout conditions on NH's Franconia Ridge - NBC Boston
Mass. hikers rescued after hitting whiteout conditions on NH's Franconia Ridge NBC Boston
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
3 Mass. men rescued from Franconia Ridge hike in New Hampshire - MassLive
3 Mass. men rescued from Franconia Ridge hike in New Hampshire MassLive
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
William "Bill" C Mellekas Obituary (2025) - Franconia, NH - Cremation Society of New Hampshire - Littleton - Legacy.com
Published on 2 February 2025 | 8:00 am
New Hampshire Officials Recommend that Hikers Foot Bill for Rescue on Franconia Ridge - Backpacker Magazine
New Hampshire Officials Recommend that Hikers Foot Bill for Rescue on Franconia Ridge Backpacker Magazine
Published on 30 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Rescued hiker says he owes NH Fish and Game his life — and the cost of his rescue - New Hampshire Public Radio
Rescued hiker says he owes NH Fish and Game his life — and the cost of his rescue New Hampshire Public Radio
Published on 19 January 2025 | 8:00 am
New Hampshire National Guard Rescues Hypothermic Hiker - nationalguard.mil
New Hampshire National Guard Rescues Hypothermic Hiker nationalguard.mil
Published on 23 December 2024 | 2:34 pm
Driver charged for Franconia Road crash that killed pedestrian - FFXnow
Driver charged for Franconia Road crash that killed pedestrian FFXnow
Published on 23 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Hiker Rescued from Little Haystack Mountain - nhfishgame.com
Hiker Rescued from Little Haystack Mountain nhfishgame.com
Published on 20 December 2024 | 8:00 am
‘Frozen’ hiker rescued by helicopter from Little Haystack on Franconia Ridge - Concord Monitor
‘Frozen’ hiker rescued by helicopter from Little Haystack on Franconia Ridge Concord Monitor
Published on 20 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Missing hiker from New Hampshire found dead in Franconia - WPTZ
Missing hiker from New Hampshire found dead in Franconia WPTZ
Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Three-Story Residence Proposed at 107 Franconia Street, Bernal Heights, San Francisco - San Francisco YIMBY
Three-Story Residence Proposed at 107 Franconia Street, Bernal Heights, San Francisco San Francisco YIMBY
Published on 9 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Massachusetts Hiker Rescued from Franconia Ridge - nhfishgame.com
Massachusetts Hiker Rescued from Franconia Ridge nhfishgame.com
Published on 14 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Construction breaks ground on Inova Franconia-Springfield Hospital - FFXnow
Construction breaks ground on Inova Franconia-Springfield Hospital FFXnow
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Hiker with a Medical Emergency on Franconia Ridge Trail - nhfishgame.com
Hiker with a Medical Emergency on Franconia Ridge Trail nhfishgame.com
Published on 16 September 2024 | 7:00 am