Farmington sled dog races canceled

Lack of snow, warm temperatures and rain Saturday have forced the cancellation of the Maine State Championship Races March 12 and 13.

RSU 9 removes universal masking mandate

Regional School Unit 9 has adopted a new COVID-19 policy to make masking optional districtwide. But the motion authorizes the superintendent to reissue universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the CDC in the event of an outbreak.

Photos: Fun in the sun

Tobias Savage, 2, of Wilton slides at a park with his mother and friends.

Gunther receives United Way’s 2022 Community Impact Award

Farmington selectmen grant adult use marijuana license transfer, make appointments

Charles Crandall purchased the adult use marijuana license from Jake Ankelakis.

Franklin County commissioner will not seek fourth term

Clyde Barker, 81, of Strong has served since 2011.

Farmington-based school district removes universal masking mandate with stipulations

The Regional School Unit 9 superintendent is authorized to reinstitute universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.

Farmington Town Meeting warrant approved as written

Availability of contractors and supplies make it unlikely that road work will be completed this year, but selectmen keep $350,000 in the budget to get a jump on next year.

Former Franklin County prosecutor admits to federal crime linked to large marijuana operation

The attorney for Kayla Alves said the former assistant district attorney was not a part of an alleged illegal marijuana distribution and laundering conspiracy.

Franklin County selectmen elected to county budget panel

Thomas Goding of Jay, Travis Pond of New Sharon and Morgan Dunham of Phillips get another term.