The camaraderie of horse racing

Maine’s harness racing scene is like one big family, according to Shannon Smith and Gloria Cushing, members of the local horse-racing community.

Wilton approves changes to general assistance funds

The changes are state-mandated increases to the maximum amount of financial assistance municipalities like Wilton can provide to applicants of the state’s general assistance program.

Wilton discusses concerns with Franklin County budget request

Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns with the board about needing to file monetary requests for interlocal agreements with unorganized territories paid for by Franklin County. But Ellsworth said he’s hopeful there will be change in the way the Franklin County budget serves municipalities like Wilton.

Happy birthday, little brat!

Jo Josephson left an impression

Marilyn “Jo” Josephson passed away at her beloved home in Temple on Sunday, Sept. 11. Jo is remembered by friends for her strong beliefs, quirky and inquiring nature, and her devotion to growing the many communities she was a member of.

Farmington marches for reproductive rights

The rally and march, organized by students in the University of Maine at Farmington Democrats, was in response to the June overturning of the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed Americans the constitutional right to an abortion.

RSU 9 Board discusses 2022 summer programming

The programming, available across the district, help students maintain skills through the summer and help older students recover course credits missed during the school year.

Wilton tax rate to stay the same

The Select Board voted to set the town’s mill rate at 19.40 per $1,000 in valuation with a $75,504 overlay.

Farmington-based school district to vote on money for middle school career center

The Bjorn Foundation has offered $2.5 million to build a wing and equip it.

RSU 9 community debates gender-identity poster

Thirty people addressed the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors during meeting Tuesday, Sept. 13, to discuss a poster hanging at Mt. Blue High and Middle schools called “Gender 101.” People during public comment showed support for the poster, while others called for its removal. For now, Superintendent Chris Elkington has determined in a review the poster will stay in place.