Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9's coronavirus policies.

Post-secondary scholarships offered to Franklin County adults

Wilton discusses county commissioners referendum question

State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.

Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees, discusses county commissioners referendum question

State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.

September was the worst month of the pandemic for Franklin County

Franklin County saw more new cases in September than any other month since COVID-19 surfaced in Maine.

Wilton Select Board considers marijuana business licensing fees

The fees initially proposed were based on the average of those in nearby towns and cities.

Farmington takes no action on proposed increase in commissioners

If voters approve increasing the number of commissioners from three to five, a section of Farmington would be split off and become part of another district.

Farmington school board maintains COVID-19 guidelines

Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.

Wilton town manager proposes hiring events coordinator

The person would handle events such as the blueberry festival, Halloween and Christmas.

Mt. Blue Campus in COVID-19 ‘outbreak status,’ state says

The Maine CDC said there were nine positive cases in one week at the Farmington site.