Photos: Trick-or-Treating in the downtown!

Farmington to hold special town meeting later than planned

Rather than hold two special town meetings, Farmington Board of Selectmen voted Oct. 24 to wait until more ordinance amendments were ready for voter consideration and hold just one meeting.

Veterans in Franklin County to be honored Nov. 11 with various programs

Laying of wreaths, speeches, a presentation on Franklin County servicemen in WWI, meals, social gatherings and a service of patriotic songs are among events planned for Saturday, Nov. 11.

Farmington Public Library seeks community suggestions

The Farmington Public Library has received $10,000 in grant funding and is seeking suggestions from the community on ways to utilize those funds for the community.

Franklin County Commission sets public hearings for territories budget, TIF amendment

County commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the courthouse to discuss increases in the proposed budget.

Farmington Elks taking Operation Santa applications

Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 17

Audubon to present talk about wildlife tracking in Farmington Nov. 8

Bids for Farmington Community Center roof rejected

Farmington selectmen refused two bids for work on the Community Center roof, will seek quotes from reputable companies after it appeared the two bidders may have spoken with each other about the project.

Halloween cancellations, rescheduled events

In the wake of the mass shooting that took place the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 25, and the ensuing manhunt, many Halloween and fall events in Franklin County were canceled and rescheduled.

Cape Cod Hill in New Sharon adapts to being a community school

Cape Cod Hill School is now a community school, according to Principal Carol Kiesman at the RSU 9 board of director's meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24.