AVON – University of Maine at Farmington students assisted The Department of Marine Resources in planting 15,000 Atlantic salmon eggs on Wednesday morning; the Sandy River in the past has always had…
FARMINGTON – The RSU 9 board convened Tuesday night to discuss labor contracts in executive session and to listen to public presentations. The board heard first from Kurt Penney of ReVision Energy…
JAY – The Selectboard readdressed two warrant articles from last week’s budget meeting. The town’s administrative ordinance states that the board must act with a quorum of three members. The board must…
FARMINGTON – As the pandemic carries on, the need for connection at home continues to grow. For some, the issue has been solved with the help of the Franklin County Animal Shelter.…
JAY – On Monday night the Jay Selectboard and budget committee approved the proposed budget. The Public Works Department’s requested budget was passed unanimously. It saw an increase of $25,240 for a…
FARMINGTON – The RSU 9 board tuned into several presentations on Tuesday night. The RSU 9 nurses alongside the Director of Curriculum, Laura Columbia, presented to the board their evolving COVID-19 response…
JAY – On Monday night the Jay Selectboard unanimously passed raising pay for part time and full time reserve officers. Part time reserve officers went from being paid $16.50 to $18 an…
FARMINGTON – With the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases and with the current isolation people are facing, the need for connection is stronger than ever. That’s why the SPC Cyber Lions Club…
KINGFIELD – The Board of Selectpersons convened for the first time in the new year on Jan. 18 via Zoom. The Board approved the new earned paid leave policy that is now…
JAY – French Falls Park and the Jay Recreation Area have just opened up for cross country skiing and snowshoeing for the season. Both areas are open to the public, free of…