RSU 9 conducts successful contact tracing

On Oct. 9, an Academy Hill student contracted COVID-19 but no other cases have arisen yet, partly due to RSU 9's contact tracing.

Real estate markets in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties keep climbing

For the three-month period ending Aug. 31, the median sales price of homes in Franklin County increased by 29.5% from the same period of 2019.

Micro weddings not trending yet

Couples are opting to postpone their ceremony rather than cut down guest lists.

UMF student working to eliminate racial disparities in Maine

Gov. Mills appointed Kingfield resident Isaiah Reid to represent youth on the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations.

Origin USA opens storefront in downtown Farmington

The Franklin County-based manufacturing company will now offer its athletic apparel products in its retail store.

Wilton Selectboard Agenda

Wilton town meeting date discussed

The Wilton Selectboard deliberated the possibility of an outdoor town meeting to be held on August 10.

Perloff grant awarded to Mt. Blue science teacher

High school chemistry teacher Maria Howatt has designed take-home labs in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Following weeks of dry weather, Maine drenched with several inches of rain

The National Weather Service in Gray said Monday the rain would continue into Wednesday, but was unlikely to result in flooding for central and western Maine towns.

Mt. Blue Middle School student wins Lyme disease poster contest

The Maine CDC hosts a poster contest every May for Maine kindergarten to eighth grade students to raise awareness about diseases caused by ticks.