Union-initiated vote reveals no confidence in RSU 9 superintendent

Over 90% of participating staff not supportive of Tina Meserve.

No political influences allowed in county sheriff offices

Top law officers must perform their duties without partisan biases.

University of Maine at Farmington reports first COVID-19 case on campus

This is the first reported case of COVID-19 on the UMF campus with previous cases coming from a remote learner and an adjunct faculty member.

Facing staff vacancies, RSU 9 prepares for loss in funding

The district currently has 22 educational technician and two teacher positions to fill.

Farmington, Kingfield men charged after climbing public safety communications tower

The two were halfway up the 190-foot tower when a Farmington police officer arrived.

Conservation organization buys 9,608 acres in northern Franklin County

The Nature Conservancy in Maine intends to manage the forest as an ecological reserve.

Farmington-based school board approves hybrid model

Regional School Unit 9 students will return to school Sept. 8 under plans for a combination of remote and in-person learning.

SeniorsPlus makes CARES Act mini-grant awards in Western Maine

Franklin County community addressing homelessness

Shelter hopes to announce a new location in the coming weeks.

Franklin County valuation increases, tax rate rises 4 cents

Commissioners set the tax rate at $1.32 per $1,000 of valuation on July 29.