Input wanted on Farmington composting expansion

Results of a survey will be used to guide planning decisions and help identify those interested in participating in a pilot drop-off program.

Farmington selectmen support fire service plan with Industry

Industry voters will consider the fire service agreement at their March 11 annual Town Meeting.

Farmington Farmers Union reports another historic year

Farmington Farmers Union held their annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, where they reported increases in revenue and elected a new clerk and two positions on the board of directors.

‘Fly Rod’ Crosby carving to be on display in Augusta

Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby from Phillips was the first Maine Guide and a 2017 inductee to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.

Rescources council working to bring Atlantic salmon back to Sandy River

Farmington school district shares the progress of high school completion program

Mt. Blue High School Principal Monique Poulin shared with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors updates on the music and theater programs at Mt. Blue High School as well as the BARR program, a program geared towards freshmen to increase the possibility of high school completion.

Couples circle coming to Farmington just before Valentine’s Day.

The Cosmic Craft will be hosting a couples circle, which promises to be a therapeutic experience where couples can explore each other in a spiritual way through breathing, meditation and even cacao.

Accreditation achieved by Farmington Police Department

The Farmington Police Department joins 15 other departments in the state that have achieved accreditation, out of some 120 departments statewide.

Mt. Blue Middle School, others share benchmark scores

Mt. Blue Middle School, along with Academy Hill, shared the results of their fall benchmark scores with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors, and set their focus on improvement. Laura Columbia, Director of Curriculum, also shared updates on their strategic planning.

Farmington board discusses aging system in fire station

Updating the current diesel exhaust capture system, installed in 1998 would cost $24,090 while a new filtration system that would cover all vehicles in the fire station would cost $31,040.