Rustic Elegance: Custom home decor

WILTON — Tricia Johnston of Wilton has been in the business of “creating and making” since her teen years. “It was a way to supplement income by doing craft shows and having pieces in other shops,” she said. “I love home design and making spaces beautiful and functional.” It was out of necessity that she […]

Maine 200 grants awarded locally

AUGUSTA — The Maine Bicentennial Commission (Maine200) recently awarded its second round of Bicentennial Community Grants, disbursing a total of $432,290 among 133 successful applicants, many of them from the greater Franklin County area. The grants support bicentennial festivals and projects throughout Maine. Locally, grants were awarded to: Ancient Ones of Maine, Livermore; Town of […]

Packet pickup at Mallett

Area farms selling directly to consumers

REGION —With so many businesses closed and everyone social distancing, area farms have stepped up and are making their produce and wares available directly to the public as follows: •Berry Fruit Farm Market and Bakery, Livermore Falls, milk, cream, ice cream, vegetables, apples, berries, full bakery, soups, salads, 6 a.m-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. […]

RSU 9 meal pick up location added

WILTON — Starting Friday, March 27, families can pick-up healthy, pre-packed meals at Bishop Park weekdays from 10:50-10:55 a.m. Friday meal packs will include breakfast and lunch meals for the weekend. All meals are free for anyone under 19 years old and children do not need to be present at meal pick-up.

Gulf workers help Kingfield troop with cookie overload

When coronavirus concerns shut down cookie sales, Girl Scout Troop #54 was left with a pile of cookies and no way to sell them. A trio of oilfield hands stepped in to save the day.

Stuck at home: Coping with changes and uncertainty

We reached out to readers to see how they are handling new routines and new concerns in these uncertain times.

Wandering: Spring

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn,” wrote nature author Hal Borland. I start hearing those nine words in my head about mid-February. They repeat with growing intensity with every winter day. By the time mid-March rolls around they are repeated over and over like a broken record. Last winter certainly seemed to last forever. We […]

Keeping school connections strong

NEW SHARON — Cape Cod Hill School students may not be in the classroom right now but, thanks to technology and the internet, they still have a way to feel connected to their teachers and school community. Schools in Regional School Unit 9 are closed to students and the public through March 27 in response […]

Wilton town buildings closed

WILTON — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, town buildings have been closed to the public, Town Manager Rhonda Irish announced Wednesday afternoon, March 18. This includes the Town Office, Public Safety building, Recreation Department buildings, Highway Department garage and Wastewater Plant buildings. “At this time, all staff will continue to work at their various […]