Detention center contending with staffing issues, lack of infirmary

Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. and Jail Administrator Major Douglas Blauvelt spoke with the Franklin County Budget Advisory Board about increases to their budget to combat issues with staffing and medical resources.

More lighting coming to Brettuns Pond beach area

By consensus Selectpersons agreed to allow Highway Foreman Roger Ferland to accept the low bid for removal of four trees, which is needed before CMP can install the additional lighting.

Middle school cheerleaders rise for talent show

High school rafting trip to Moose River approved

This will be the third year for the Spruce Mountain High School rafting trip to Moose River above Jackman.

Middle school principal rewards students with pie – in his face

With students exceeding the fundraising goal, Spruce Mountain Middle School Principal Kristofer Targett had the top money raisers throw "pies" [actually platefuls of whipped cream] at him.

RSU 9 updating policy on public comment

Regional School Unit 9 board of directors had a first reading of an upcoming revision of their policy regarding public comment on Tuesday, April 11, in light of recent lawsuits made in regard to free speech during public comment.

RSU 73 budget cut $100,000 more

The amount proposed for regular instruction in Regional School Unit 73 was decreased $100,000 after numbers obtained from Anthem for insurances came in less than anticipated.

Esports teaches life lessons, is fun yet challenging

Esports was approved as a sport at Spruce Mountain High School in June 2020.

Farmington joins Wilton in Easter sunrise service

15% sewer rate increase now in effect in Wilton

Water and Wastewater Superintendent Heinz Grossman told the Wilton Select Board Tuesday, April 4, that the new sewer rates were now in effect, as well as a change in cost for a project that was approved last year, but shelved due to winter.