The spending plan for 2025-26 is a combined $781,658 increase and will go to the Budget Advisory Committee for review.
Farmington
Franklin County accepts low bid for Salem Township bridge
Jordan Excavation of Kingfield was the low bidder at $966,000 of four bids to replace a county bridge on Reed Road in the unorganized territory.
Maine’s rural libraries at risk as Trump guts agency that provides federal funding
Librarians say the cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will devastate museums and libraries in Maine and across the nation.
RSU 9 voters oppose proposal to buy former Ingalls School
Voters in RSU 9 rejected a proposal to buy the former Ingalls School in Farmington using federal grant funds.
Spruce Mountain schools get 5-year grant to lower substance use
The $625,000 grant to be spread over five years aims to reduce substance use in the district.
2024-25 Sun Journal All-Region Girls Hockey team
Five underclassmen included included among the area’s best.
Marden’s is coming to Farmington
The plan is to conduct open interviews on April 10 and 11 and open in late May.
Jay man accused of sexually assaulting girl under age 16
Brandon J. Wilson, 19, of Jay, was fired from his position as a corrections officer at Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington on March 25, the same day of his arrest.
Boys skiing: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Ten schools are represented on the list of the state’s top skiers.
Girls skiing: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Our list of the state’s top performers includes one freshman, five juniors and four seniors.