Dusting off the Octagon House piano’s keys

Mutual aid comes to the rescue at challenging Strong fire

Strong Fire Department Chief Duane Boyd said the fire, burning within a sawdust heap at Lignetics of Maine, would have been impossible to manage without help from other fire departments in the region participating in a Franklin County mutual aid program.

Farmington Historical Society hosting fundraising soirée

The soirée, to be held July 30 will help fundraise for the restoration of the historical Octagon House’s Sun Porch, built in the early 1900s by W.G. Mallett.

UWTVA fights food insecurity in Greater Franklin County

Over 11% of people in Franklin County struggle with food insecurity, or reliable access to healthy food. United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has begun launching programs to close that hunger gap.

Photo: Sawdust heap burns in Strong

Survey on substance use disorder, harm reduction services launched

The Healthy Community Coalition of the Greater Franklin County Area is conducting a survey to gauge the community’s understanding of the substance use disorder crisis and harm reduction services. The survey will shape how HCC offers harm reduction services to the local community.

‘An Open Conversation’ at open mic night

Farmington area schools superintendent and board address director’s political comment

A new member of Regional School Unit 9’s board of directors recently made a comment praising the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion rights during the board’s ‘Good News Stories’ meeting segment.

Wilton hires new code enforcement officer

The Select Board also established an oversight committee for the new veterans memorial to be built at Lakeview Cemetery.

RSU 9 board hears updates on special services

Of special interest to the board, RSU 9 is establishing a Unified Basketball program to bring together students with and without disabilities and “collaborative” games of basketball.