Mt. Blue school district heading into school-year with staffing shortage

Regional School Unit 9 has faced a staffing shortage across the district for a number of years, according to Superintendent Chris Elkington.

RSU 73 asks families to complete meal benefit application

While school meals are complimentary this year, completing the application will determine if the district qualifies for grants and other funding for academic resources.

Milk market sours for 4 organic dairies in Franklin County

The loss of market could have a profound effect on other dairy producers, agriculture as a whole and local communities.

Wilton Planning Board denies Wilson Lake Marina application

The application was in part declined due to noncompliance to zoning ordinance amendments approved at Wilton's June town meeting.

RSU 73 board mandates masks for all while indoors

The Regional School Unit 73 board of directors voted 6-5 that all persons are required to wear masks while inside after a motion to allow choice for mask wearing was defeated.

Grant funds will purchase backup cameras for Livermore fleet

Grant funds in the amount of $2246 will be used to purchase five backup cameras that come with lifetime customer support.

Jay VFW reopens for cribbage with largest turnout ever

Healthy Community Coalition to hold youth conference in Wilton

The Youth Western Maine Regional Conference will focus on community building and developing communication skills to promote restorative justice practices.

New solar farm setting sights in Wilton

The Wilton Planning Board heard a presentation on a new solar farm applying for a permit in town and discussed an update on the NECEC corridor.

Mt. Blue board of directors adjusts mask mandate for grades 9-12

Vaccinated RSU 9 students in grade 9-12 are now required to wear a mask or shield.