New Sharon voters to decide on $1.18 million budget

The spending plan would mean $9,909 less raised in taxes compared to 2021-22.

Selectmen postpone Farmington Town Meeting, again

The town meeting had to be postponed after the board voted to revisit sections of the proposed 2022 budget before approving the warrant articles.

DHHS reverses decision on Wilton Call Center

The DHHS said the decision was made "in response to worker concerns about commuting to Lewiston and the landlord’s recent commitment to improved service."

UMF students establish Black Student Union

Its mission is to offer a place to connect, be allies and learn about history and issues that impact Black people.

UMaine-Farmington President Edward Serna taking position in South Carolina

He will become president of Winthrop University, his alma mater, in July.

Wilton to begin basketball court renovations using donation

The Wilton Select Board authorized Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald to spend part of a $100,000 donation on purchases of poles, backboards and paving for the court at Kineowatha Park.

Mills speaks on expansion of UMF childhood, early education center

Franklin Memorial Hospital amends visitor guidelines

The most notable changes to the policy include different visitor hours, that patients may now be accompanied by a loved-one in a pre-op area and postpartum mothers are permitted an additional visitor.

Impact of Farmington-area spread sewage sludge not known yet

New town officials and farms changing hands or no longer operating mean little may ever be known about how much or how long sewage sludge was spread on agricultural fields in Franklin County.

Farmington weekly peace vigil celebrates 20th anniversary

Since January 2002, local activists have stood vigil on exceedingly hot days and cold ones; in rainstorms and in blizzards — which this reporter has witnessed.