Infrastructure

Franklin County is connected to the country and the world!

Maine has one of the nation’s most advanced and reliable telecommunication networks. Maine’s telecommunications system is extensive and reliable, with state-wide SONET ring deployment. Maine was first to have a state-wide ATM fiber optic based network, and is one of the first states with a 100% digitally switched network. All of Maine schools and libraries have internet access.

Foreign Trade Zone

In today’s global economy, a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is becoming an establishing business’ best resource. An FTZ allows companies to save money and compete internationally by deferring duties when engaging in international trade. Only four in the state of Maine, an FTZ is conveniently located in Auburn, Maine, about 45 miles from the center of Franklin County. Long term savings through duty deferral and reduction is the biggest draw to an FTZ.

Intermodal Facilities

Franklin County is located near an intermodal facility in Auburn, about 45 miles away. Auburn’s intermodal facility has double-stack capacity. The Auburn intermodal facility is the transportation hub for the entire state of Maine that’s impact extends throughout New England.

Airports

The greater Franklin County area is within two hours of two major airports: Portland International Jetport and Bangor International Airport. Boston’s Logan International Airport is only three hours from the heart of Franklin County. The Augusta State Airport also runs regularly scheduled passenger service to and from Boston, and the following municipal airports are located within Franklin County:

• Steven A. Bean Municipal Airport, Rangeley
• Sugarloaf Regional Airport, Carrabassett Valley

The following municipal airports are located in close proximity to Franklin County:

• Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport
• Central Maine Airport of Norridgewock
• Waterville Robert LaFleur Airport

View a full list of Maine airports.

Highways

US Routes 2 & 4 [East/West]

State Routes 27, 17, 133, 41 [North/South] 

Deepwater Seaports

Eastport, Portland, and Searsport have year-round, ice-free deepwater ports, with regular service to Europe, Asia, and Canada and are the closest U.S. ports to European markets.

Freight Rail Service

Maine’s rail service offers connections to major rail carriers in the United States and Canada. The closest rail spur is in Livermore Falls, 25 minutes from Farmington.

Passenger Rail

Amtrak's Downeaster offers passenger rail service from Brunswick, Freeport, and Portland to Boston and beyond.