Farmers markets are open. Here’s a list of some to visit around central and western Maine.

A sure sign spring (and summer) is the reopening of outdoor farmers markets across the state.

Wilton to send letter of support for rail-trail bridge

Reconstruction of the Whistle Stop Rail Trail Bridge would bring $816,000 in increased visitor spending, according to High Peaks Alliance Executive Director Brent West.

NH university names local president’s list students

Farmington’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day service to be held via Zoom

Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will be celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at noon Monday, Jan. 17, via Zoom with no in-person service this year.

Wilton fire heavily damages garage; cat perishes

The cause of the Friday night blaze at 3 Maxwell Road is being investigated.

Garage burns in Wilton

Flames were reported shortly after 7 p.m. Friday.

2021 — The Year in Review, Part I

The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.

Two young children, mother taken to hospital Sunday after car is rear-ended in Wilton

Heather Chaney, 32, of Rangeley was driving a truck that collided with the car and she was charged with OUI, police chief said.

Beal University to establish Wilton campus to address Franklin County nursing shortage

Beal University will train students to become registered nurses.

Wilton man accused of trafficking suspected heroin and fentanyl

Shawn Lord was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic infraction late Dec. 2 in Wilton