Recruitment strategy: Get ’em started young

FARMINGTON – In an effort to bolster the Farmington Fire Rescue Department’s dwindling roster of active firefighters serving, a new junior firefighting program to attract and train older teens is starting up.…

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Artists create a year of art

FARMINGTON - When two artists, one a quilter and the other a sign maker, combine their talents the result is a beautiful calendar like you've never seen before. An opening reception and…

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Oil not spilled after truck rolls

INDUSTRY - No oil was spilled after a heating oil truck with a full tank rolled onto its side following a delivery this morning to a home off the Industry Road.…

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Skunked Again: Out on the ice

Ice fishing is heating up now, as Mainers across the state change the gas in their augers and incessantly ask the guy running the local bait shop where all the fish are…

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Voters approve school consolidation

Voters overwhelmingly approved of the plan to consolidation Jay schools and neighboring RSU 36 by a preliminary 1,302 to 419 total. The Jay vote was 710 in favor to 185 opposed; Livermore…

Local organic fare served up in Mt. Blue RSD 9

FARMINGTON - Mt. Blue RSUD 9's food director, Cheryl Ellis and Marble Family Farms are working together to offer certified organic squash in schools throughout the district. The Marbles are delivering…

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Mt. Blue spelling bee champs named

    FARMINGTON – Thirteen students from Mt. Blue Regional School District put their vocabularies to the test last week, as they competed for spots at the countywide meet in February. Miriam…