Ceremony for playground ribbon cutting taking place in Chesterville Aug. 19

The 11 a.m. ceremony will be part of a simplified Chesterville Fun Day.

Farmington to have another interim town manager after process to hire new manager stalls

In July, a candidate for the position stepped down during negotiations, so the process of selecting a new town manager had to restart.

Chesterville native to compete on new television show

Derek Haley is appearing on Shania Twain’s new “Superfan” show on CBS.

Spruce Mountain 21st Century Kids summer program ends

JAY — The 21st Century Kids summer program held at Spruce Mountain Middle School Monday through Thursday ended with a talent show and ice cream social July 27. Singing, gymnastics routines and solving Rubik’s cubes were a few of the talents shared. Franklin County Children’s Task Force in Farmington organized the summer program which did […]

Farmington restarts search for town manager

A candidate for the position withdrew during negotiations.

Envirothon team finishes 16th at world competition

The team had the second highest finish in the school’s history.

Freemasonry visitation held in Rangeley

Freemasonry in Maine has 24 districts, one of which includes eight lodges from Franklin County and one from Mt. Vernon.

Farmington hospital change means more funds to be reimbursed

If the proposed change to Critical Access Hospital is approved, it will mean Franklin Memorial Hospital will be reimbursed 101% for Medicare/Medicaid patients instead of the current rate of 30-40%.

Wilton Blueberry Festival to feature new, returning events

The fireman’s muster returns after several years absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year it will be held at the GD Cushing School instead of on Main Street.

Farmington’s Summer Fest draws folks from all over