Farmington approves lease, many vote by absentee ballot

On Nov. 3, 2,308 of the 3,963 votes cast in Farmington were by absentee ballot.

RSU 9 no confidence vote deliberated

School Board members held a special meeting to discuss last week's no confidence vote initiated by the Mt. Blue Education Association.

York devotes 50 years to conservation efforts

L. Herbert "Bussie" York of Farmington has installed hundreds of conservation practices at Sandy River Farms and served on county, state and national boards in the last 50 years.

Nine Farmington hospital workers test positive for COVID-19

The outbreak at Franklin Memorial Hospital started last week with four cases.

Nichols reelected Franklin County sheriff, Brann and Harvell win commissioner seats

Heidi Jordan of Farmington is the new register of probate.

Woman’s death linked to COVID-19 outbreak at Farmington nursing home

A Lewiston nursing home and three area school systems also have cases or exposures to the virus.

Mainestone Jewelry moving to Wilton

After 20 years on Broadway Street in Farmington, Mainestone Jewelry will move to downtown Wilton.

Farmington approves land lease for solar project

The measure passed by nearly 4-1 majority.

Western Maine voters beat 2016 presidential election turnout

RSU 9 board seeks to resolve conflict between Meserve, staff

Mt. Blue Education Association announced a no-confidence vote on superintendent