Franklin is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States.

[citation needed] Principal products (in chronological order) have been ship masts, railroad ties, granite, blueberries, and Christmas trees.

The town includes numerous hills, lakes, ponds, blueberry barrens, and scenic vistas of Hogs Bay and the Schoodic Foothills.

Composed of several villages, hamlets, and neighbourhoods, the town spans much of northern Hog Bay to the south and inland towards the highlands of eastern Hancock County.

These include Franklin Village, East Franklin, West Franklin, Egypt, Hog Bay Hills / Johnny's Brook, Shipyard Point, Butler Point, Cards Crossing, George's Pond, Donnell Pond, and Rabbittown.

26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.