Farmington pot businesses deny federal charges

Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who prosecutors allege is the head of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution organization, represented in court Friday three related businesses that were indicted.

Community Health Network loses 48 employees to vaccine mandate

FCHN reports 48 employees (or about 6.6% of its workforce) resigned or 'separated' from the company due to MaineHealth and Gov. Janet Mills' vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. Of the 48 resignations and separations, 34 were clinical roles.

Farmington considers new payroll program

Town treasurer LucyAnn Cook said the program could save her about eight hours a week and the town $8,817 annually.

Veterans thanked for their service in Farmington, Wilton

Presentation of flags, speeches given by local and state dignitaries, plus the placement of wreaths at war memorials were part of ceremonies honoring veterans.

Funding tiny houses for homeless youth with singing and raffles

Education center to offer virtual sessions in December

Franklin County commissioners hire Strong woman to oversee federal funds

Susan Pratt will work part-time and receive $500 a day for being program administrator for the county's American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Eleven defendants plead not guilty to charges in a marijuana, money laundering conspiracy

An attorney for Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who is said to be the ring leader, plans to file a preliminary injunction in the case.

Changes OK’d for Phase I of Farmington High Street project

Another 580 feet of sidewalk and six more streetlights will be added to the first phase of the project, eliminating a second bid process on the work.

Mt. Blue school district begins community-input process for strategic planning

Mt. Blue Regional School District (Regional School Unit 9) is handing out surveys on the district's strategic planning via electronic forms and physical copies that they hope to collect by Dec. 20. The strategic planning committee is also organizing public outreach meetings in the district's 10 municipalities and with student groups.