FARMINGTON – A new collaboration involving the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the University of Maine at Farmington will reduce food waste by making composting more accessible locally. Mark King, a…
JAY – The Board of Selectmen discussed a revote on marijuana operations during the July 26 meeting. Marc Mancini, a resident of Jay who currently runs a medical marijuana caregiver operation, requested…
FARMINGTON – Formed in 2017, the Greater Franklin Food Council has a mission to foster a robust food system in Western Maine by bringing people together to ensure access to nutritious food;…
Updated July 26, 3:15 p.m. WILTON – According to a press release from Wilton Chief of Police Heidi Wilcox, a 40-year-old woman was transported by Lifeflight after sustaining serious injuries from a…
FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Commissioners will consider recommendations from local municipalities on how to use incoming funds from the American Rescue Act; the funds total $5.86 million and can be used…
It is 3:50 a.m. on a Wednesday. This is one of the many aspects of being a 50 year old woman that I never anticipated and am not sure how I feel…
PHILLIPS – The 62nd Annual Phillips Old Home Days will return the third week in August. From Saturday, August 14 through Sunday, August 22, there will be daily events and festivities. This…
FARMINGTON – MaineHealth will be increasing minimum wage across the entire system according to a press release sent yesterday. Currently Maine offers a minimum wage of $12.15 per hour. MaineHealth, including the…
FARMINGTON – Bringing decades of experience in public education, Christian Elkington assumed his new role as the Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent on July 1. Beginning in Massachusetts in 1983, Elkington worked…