Charter Communications to buy Bee Line Cable

Charter Communication is in the process of acquiring Bee Line Cable, one of Maine's oldest broadband providers, according to General Manager George Allen.

Wilton reduces fee for cannabis growers

The Wilton select board voted Tuesday, March 7, to reduce the tier one fees for growing and cultivation of marijuana as they continue to reexamine licensing fees for cannabis operations in Wilton.

No discount for early payment of Chesterville taxes, firetruck funds not approved

The discount received for early complete payment of taxes is no longer needed, is an unfair tax, Treasurer Erin Norton said.

Photos: Nor’easter blows into Wilton

Whipping flags, blowing leaves and intense snowfall are seen at start of the latest storm in Wilton.

Franklin County town officials to elect county budget committee

Selectmen to caucus at 5 p.m. Monday at the county courthouse to elect three people, one from each of the commission districts.

Livermore postpones Tuesday’s meeting a week due to expected storm

The meeting to review questions appearing on the ballot during the April 25 town meeting referendum vote has been moved to 6 p.m. March 21 at Spruce Mountain Primary School.

Industry voters approve 2 contracts with Farmington for fire service and transfer station use

Voters at the annual Town Meeting expressed concerns with not knowing all the details for the fire service contract.

Mt. Abram Regional High School earns national safety award

Principal Tim Richards and MSAD 58 Superintendent Todd Sanders engage staff in active-shooter training because they want to keep students and staff safe. Now, they have a national award to show for their efforts.

Livermore sets meeting to review annual Town Meeting referendum questions

The Board of Selectpersons proposes a 2023-24 budget of $1.96 million, an increase of $255,908 or 15.1% over the current spending plan, which does not include funds for a new truck for the highway department.

Eric Hilton and Anne Lambert elected selectmen in Chesterville