Franklin County projects get help from High Peaks Alliance

Trail improvements in Farmington and Strong are underway while a committee has been formed to help manage Kingfield's Shiloh Pond.

A warm welcome to teachers and staff

For 35 years, Mary Ryan has been doing her part to keep Wilson Lake healthy

Ryan's 35 years of service puts her “in a very elite group of uber-dedicated volunteers”; it places her in the top 1% of the hundreds of volunteers who have ever served.

Farmington board sets 2021 tax rate, recognizes Richard Davis

The mill rate for 2021 will be $19.20 per $1,000 valuation, down 50 cents from the 2020 rate.

Mt. Blue school board passes district-wide universal masking mandate

RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.

The puppet master puts on a show

Farmington-based school board implements universal masking

RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.

Two free concerts at Weld town hall this week

The bluegrass group Sandy River Ramblers will perform tonight from 7-9 p.m. then Charlie Jennison/Paul Heckel jazz quartet takes the stage Wednesday, Aug. 25.

Wilton Select Board acts on suspected sewage leaking into Wilson Lake

Testing, stopping up a creek and pumping a septic tank are among the steps to halt possible contamination. It's not yet clear what might be flowing into the lake.

Franklin County battling psychiatric services shortage

A shortage of psychiatrists and mental health professionals has added stress to an already struggling system in Franklin County.