UMF guest lecturer speaks on tick-borne illnesses

Dr. Allison Gardner hosted a seminar on Monday, March 27, where she covered the rise in vector-borne illnesses and what that means for Maine with tick season on the horizon.

RSU 9 hears good news all around

Regional School Unit 9 board of directors heard many different good news stories on Tuesday, March 28, which made for a positive atmosphere in light of recent events.

Wilton hears update on affordable internet plans

Chris Lynch of Matrix Design Group appeared in a special workshop with the Wilton Select Board on Tuesday, March 28, to cover some changes to their initial grant application, including a price reduction.

Mills and Co. swing by for Maple Sunday

Bruce and Dianna Farnham retire from Mt. Blue State Park in Weld

Bruce Farnham became manager at Mt. Blue State Park in December 1987, his wife Dianna Farnham has worked wherever needed.

Farmington Town Report dedicated to Jane Woodman

Jane Woodman has been described as being the "image of community generosity."

Farmington elections are March 27

In the municipal elections, held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Center, two seats on the Select Board and two directors for Regional School Unit 9 will be determined. Polls will close promptly to give time for ballots to be counted before clerks move to the annual Town Meeting which starts at 7 p.m. at Bjorn Auditorium on Mt. Blue Campus.

Farmington Town Meeting Monday will decide Public Works staffing

Selectmen support a proposed budget for 2023 that adds a new foreman position under Public Works. The Budget Committee's proposal includes three new staff members which would cost $98,730 more.

Farmington approves cable franchise transfer, new taxicab service

Spectrum Northeast LLC is in the process of purchasing Bee Line Inc. and under the town's existing franchise agreement Selectmen must approve any change of ownership.

RSU 9 updates school policy on bomb threats

Regional School Unit 9 updated several policies regarding procedures for an active bomb threat.