KINGFIELD – An old wood product factory site has been found in relative good condition, according to town officials and environmental specialists. The current owner is likely to proceed with a planned demolition and…
FARMINGTON – County Commissioners approved moving ahead with an overhaul of the county’s facilities today, including the beginning of discussions with the state on funding the project. Smith Reuter Lull Architects of…
STRONG – The Western Mountains Regional Planning Committee narrowly approved a plan on Sept. 4 to help reduce the impact of a cost shift, which was discovered by the state Department of…
NEW SHARON – Voters overwhelmingly supported moving the town office to the old New Sharon School at a special town meeting today, as well as appropriating some funding to replace a door…
STRONG – In perhaps one of its contentious meetings ever, the local Regional Planning Committee narrowly approved altering the cost sharing plan for the proposed Western Mountains Regional School Unit. The alteration…
WELD – A local man has been accused of molesting three young members of his church’s congregation in 2000, after one of the alleged victims came forward a few days ago. Michael…
FARMINGTON – An effort to support and continue the strong tradition of agriculture in Franklin County continues to steam forward, with a recently formed task force holding its first organizational meeting on…
WILTON – Selectmen heard a report from a group of residents interested in helping new businesses move into town, voting to express their support for the organization. Wilton Development Corp. II’s president,…
NEW SHARON – Residents are being encouraged to come to a special town meeting scheduled this weekend to decide whether the town should accept ownership of the old New Sharon School building…
SALEM – A nine-year-old Winslow girl who was reported missing was found about 1 p.m. today in good condition, the Maine Warden Service announced. The effort to find the girl went overnight…