Scholarships offered to adult learners in Franklin County

Wilton approves changes to general assistance funds

The changes are state-mandated increases to the maximum amount of financial assistance municipalities like Wilton can provide to applicants of the state's general assistance program.

Wilton discusses concerns with Franklin County budget request

Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns with the board about needing to file monetary requests for interlocal agreements with unorganized territories paid for by Franklin County. But Ellsworth said he's hopeful there will be change in the way the Franklin County budget serves municipalities like Wilton.

Temple woman who died recently left behind quite an impression

Marilyn "Jo" Josephson died at her beloved home on Sunday, Sept. 11. Josephson is remembered by friends for her strong beliefs, quirky and inquiring nature, and her devotion to growing the many communities she was a member of.

Foundation scholarships available for Franklin County adult learners

Wilton Select Board approves interlocal agreements

The board also discussed committees for the cemetery memorial and blueberry festival; updates to the town's website.

Wilton Select Board concerned with county commissioners, budget allocation

Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns about how the Franklin County Commissioners are dividing up the county budget between the towns and unorganized territories, as well as how services are being allocated across the county.

RSU 9 sets COVID-19 guidelines for 2022-23 year

The relaxed guidelines, in accordance with the Maine CDC and DOE, no longer require districts to contact trace or notify families of children who may have been exposed to a student in the same classroom or on the same bus.

Wilton Police Chief Wilcox leaving post Nov. 1

Police Chief Heidi Wilcox is stepping down from the position Nov. 1. to center her "career goals" and focus on her home and family.

Cape Cod Hill School starts year as Community School

The Community School grant will provide students with before- and after-school programs, academic enrichment programs and other services to put Cape Cod Hill School "on an equitable playing field with" schools in bigger communities in Regional School Unit 9, Principal Lisa Sinclair said.