Spanky, a Wilton cat missing for two weeks is home again

An improbable series of events leads the feline back to his family.

Weld Planning Board rules on AT&T cellphone tower application, again

The board referenced material in a report and engineering plans to support its original findings.

Economic Development and Capital Improvement committees proposed in Livermore

Goals, mission statement, membership among questions to be answered.

Rural police departments confront pandemic challenges

REGION — In recent years recruitment and retention for police departments in Maine and across the U.S. has become more and more of a challenge. In Franklin and Oxford counties, local forces have fared a little better than more urban communities. But the pandemic has stalled high school and college law enforcement education, as well […]

State, carryover funds should offset part of RSU 73 budget increase

The proposed 2021-22 budget for Spruce schools is up almost $600,000 with special education and debt service accounting for more than two-thirds of the increase.

RSU 73 directors table decision on proposed Phoenix Boosters Handbook

JAY — Thursday, Feb. 11, Regional School Unit 73 directors tabled action on the Spruce Mountain Phoenix Boosters Handbook. Spruce Mountain High School Athletic Director Marc Keller had provided the first draft of the handbook at the Nov. 12 board meeting. At that meeting some changes were suggested and a request was made to date […]

Colorful flowers

Photos: Storm cleanup in Wilton

Kenneth Charles is new police chief in Farmington

Two selectmen were absent during the confirmation of Charles’ appointment.

Kenneth Charles sworn in as Farmington police chief