Wilton discusses $220K of American Rescue Plan funds, plans for spending

The Town of Wilton has received the first of its two American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $220,000. There will need to be a public hearing and special town meeting before the money can be spent.

Trick or treaters gather for Farmington’s Trunk or Treat

The Farmington Parks and Recreation Department held the town’s annual Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 30, with a spotlight on local businesses.

‘Witchy Women’ tour the town for breast cancer awareness month

New Sharon voters approve measure to set limits on commercial solar energy systems

The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.

Voter turnout heavier than typical in a year with no state, federal races

Some towns in Franklin County reported higher than normal voter turnout for a year with no state or federal positions to be determined.

New Sharon voters set limits on commercial solar energy systems

The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.

Mt. Blue Board of Directors maintains COVID-19 guidelines, approves new rapid-testing abilities

The Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors approved two new uses for their BinaxNow rapid tests that would make it easier for families who have to quarantine their children following an in-school exposure.

Haunted-house newbie joins Farmington Fright Nights

Staff writer Kay Neufeld was invited to act in their first haunted house at Farmington Fright Nights, the town’s endeavor to turn Farmington into “the Halloween destination in Maine.”

Organizers, campaigns buckle down for final push on the NECEC corridor referendum in Franklin County

In Franklin County, one of the regions most affected by the NECEC corridor project, organizers spend their final days pushing for desired results on Maine’s Referendum Question 1. Voters will decide the fate of the NECEC corridor on Tuesday, Nov 2.

Elementary schoolers frolic to celebrate the final days of fall