Joseph McDonnell says he can help UMF as interim president with his experience in crisis management

The Franklin Journal sat down with University of Maine at Farmington's new leader to learn more about his background, what he envisions for UMF's future and how he plans to address ongoing uncertainty.

Chesterville Family Fun Day draws many

Sky shines, enthusiasm abounds at annual event.

Select Board reviews 2022 Wilton Blueberry Festival

Town Manager Perry Ellsworth told the board that there were successes as well as room for improvement at the Wilton Blueberry Festival held Aug. 5-7.

It’s kitten season!

Chesterville Family Fun Day is Saturday

The parade theme is "Let's All Go to the Movies" and starts at 9 a.m.

The painter of downtown Farmington

Carlton Rollins can be found downtown most days of the week selling his artwork with over 5,000 paintings sold from his collection since the 1970s.

Part of Farmington Fair Exhibition Hall removed

Estimated to be about 100 years old, the section of the Exhibition Hall closest to the racetrack was torn down Wednesday, Aug. 10, after it was determined needed repairs would be too expensive.

Farmington crafting 20-year Capital Improvement Plan

The plan would help in the budget process, separate wants from needs.

Affordable housing, shelter space coming to Farmington through federal funds

Western Maine Community Action was awarded nearly $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two properties to affordable housing and emergency shelter for housing-insecure people.

RSU 9 amends strategic-planning timeline

Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the Board of Directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.