Identifying Maine youth affected by homelessness

Statistics show a disproportionate amount of LGBTQ+ young people at risk of homelessness with added challenges when seeking resources in rural areas.

Franklin County gets presentation on marijuana options, aerial imagery

The county would have to decide if they wanted to opt-in to the state adult use marijuana program.

Farmington-based RSU 9 board says proposed $38.9 million budget may go to public

The proposed spending plan represents a $673,585 increase to the current $38.2 million budget.

Farmington couple’s art, writing look at caregiving and aging

TUG Arts Collective based in Farmington released its latest book project exclusively at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers on Friday.

Wilton Planning Board initiates moratorium on Wilson Lake developments

A six-month pause on commercial projects will be considered at a special town meeting.

Workforce training available for vulnerable youth in Franklin County

Employers can host and train youth with 300 hours of paid labor under the federal Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act.

Remote learning expands accessibility in education, study abroad

What new learning methods will stick after the pandemic? International virtual exchanges may be here to stay.

Franklin County nonprofit given $20,000 to build tiny homes for homeless youth

Director plans to raise about $72,000 for two pilot homes hosted on a vetted foster volunteer's property.

March town meetings were timed to get government business done before planting season

Local medical providers address health disparities among transgender patients in rural Maine

Maine Public Health and University of Maine at Augusta Social Sciences Program address barriers through Zoom panels and dialogues.