Wilton celebrates Rhonda Irish’s retirement

Irish is leaving her role as town manager after 13 years with Wilton. Thirty people gathered at the town office to celebrate Irish's retirement ahead of her last day next week.

A pavilion comes to Kineowatha

Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates

The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Blueberry is the ‘in’ ingredient for many beverages

For one producer using blueberries was a matter of happenstance, for other Maine producers it made sense to use the well-known Maine fruit.

Stephan Bunker’s message: ‘Don’t do as I did, do as I say’

After being diagnosed with brain cancer two years ago, the Farmington firefighter is training others on how to reduce exposures to carcinogens.

RSU 9 board hears teacher-evaluation process updates

The teacher-evaluations committee has worked on revisions in the last year that would focus the evaluation process in on how this can be an easier process for teachers that prioritizes improvement.

Dusting off the Octagon House piano’s keys

Mutual aid comes to the rescue at challenging Strong fire

Strong Fire Department Chief Duane Boyd said the fire, burning within a sawdust heap at Lignetics of Maine, would have been impossible to manage without help from other fire departments in the region participating in a Franklin County mutual aid program.

Farmington appoints new fire chief

New Fire Chief Tim "T.D." Hardy was named interim chief of the Farmington Fire Rescue Department in December, has served on it for 25 years.

Summer Fest buzzes with kid-friendly activities

Meetinghouse Park in Farmington was a beehive of activity thanks to the many activities available for children to enjoy during Summer Fest.