Organizers, campaigns buckle down for final push on the NECEC corridor referendum in Franklin County

In Franklin County, one of the regions most affected by the NECEC corridor project, organizers spend their final days pushing for desired results on Maine's Referendum Question 1. Voters will decide the fate of the NECEC corridor on Tuesday, Nov 2.

Elementary schoolers frolic to celebrate the final days of fall

Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9's coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.

Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees

The board also approved the job description and advertising for a new events-coordinator position. Funding for the position will have to be approved at a special town meeting.

Franklin County voters to consider adding commissioners, abolishing elected treasurer position

The referendum will be held at polling stations in each town Nov. 2.

Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9's coronavirus policies.

Post-secondary scholarships offered to Franklin County adults

Wilton discusses county commissioners referendum question

State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.

Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees, discusses county commissioners referendum question

State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.

Mt. Blue School District discusses plans for 2021-22 teacher evaluations

Due to state law, the district is only required to evaluate probationary staff, not staff on continuing contracts for the 21-22 schoolyear.