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.

Farmington-area school district’s nutrition funding struggling amid remote learning

About 23% of students are educated full time at home, which means funding for the region's food nutrition program is faltering.

Aerial photo project could help Franklin County with land surveying, 911 system

Franklin County is assessing possible participation in an aerial digital photo project, which will cost tax payers $40,382.

Giving to neighbors through the Buy Nothing Project

The Buy Nothing Mt. Blue Area Facebook group is promoting a neighborly, gift-giving economy in Franklin County.

Dinners are returning Sunday evenings at Farmington church

Old South First Congregational Church has relaunched its free-meal program.