Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.

Community works to make Farmington the ‘Halloween destination of Maine’

Haunted-attractions expert Darlene Patrick, who is helping run the Farmington Fright Nights, says that Halloween and acting in haunted attractions provide a venue to help people “on the fringe” find a place where they belong.

Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees

The board also approved the job description and advertising for a new events-coordinator position. Funding for the position will have to be approved at a special town meeting.

Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies.

Farmington shows at L-A Pride March, hopeful for similar support in town

Students from the University of Maine at Farmington participated in Lewiston-Auburn’s LGBTQ+ Pride March on Saturday, Oct. 16, and hope for similar action in town.

Wilton discusses county commissioners referendum question

State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.

UMF could receive $1 million in funding from federal budget bills

The money would go towards projects regarding early education.

A sea of red at a teach-in for murdered and missing Indigenous women

Mt. Blue students, parents plan ‘freedom of choice’ walkout on Friday

The walkout, which is being organized by parent and former Director Jesse Sillanpaa, is to take a stand against pandemic policies.

Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees, discusses county commissioners referendum question

State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.