Farmington Burger King to be demolished, rebuilt in company’s new style
Demolition is expected to start in April at 633 Wilton Road and be completed by the end of the year.
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Farmington-area schools agree to accept Strong, Kingfield students if needed
Superintendent Christian Elkington told the RSU 9 board that if MSAD 58 breaks up, the district is prepared to take in high school students through a tuition agreement.
Foster Tech programs expand apprenticeships, career pathways
Foster Career and Technical Education Center and Mt. Blue High School reported student achievements in apprenticeships, career training and workforce readiness programs.
Maine author to speak on caregiving at Wilton talk
SeniorsPlus will host Lisa Steele-Maley for an April 2 talk about caregiving and her book ‘Without a Map: A Caregiver’s Journey through the Wilderness of Heart and Mind.’
Brief system upgrade in Franklin County will not affect 911 calls
Emergency 911 calls will go directly to Somerset County Regional Communications Center in Skowhegan on Thursday night and come right back to Franklin County dispatchers.
Wilton sets June 22 for annual town meeting
Wilton selectpersons voted to hold the town’s annual meeting June 22, two weeks later than usual.
Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend
Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
Mt. Blue schools prepare for 4-year-olds in special education to start in fall
RSU 9 officials said preparations are underway for the district to assume responsibility for early childhood special education services for eligible 4-year-olds beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Wilton plans April 1 meeting on possible police partnership with Jay
Residents at the public meeting will hear options for sharing police services with Jay and can give feedback before the town decides how to proceed.
Wilton recreation programs draw strong participation
Wilton’s recreation director reported strong winter participation while raising questions about use of restricted funds.
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news from surrounding communities
Franklin Health launches Parkinson’s support group
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Franklin Health in Farmington has announced the launch of a new Parkinson’s Support Group, offering a welcoming space for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers to connect, share and support one another. Meetings will be held the second Monday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon at the Stanley…
Search of alleged Carrabassett Valley shooter’s home yielded 2 dozen guns, forensic evidence
The evidence, court documents say, led police to charge Austin Doucette, 24, with murder in the March 8 death of 23-year-old Makayla DeSantis.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region boys basketball team
Players from 10 teams make up this list of the area’s best.
‘Be Healed’ in Lewiston, folk music in Topsham, business showcase in Farmington ∣ Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Farmington voters elect officers, OK 6-month budget
A budget to switch from a calendar to a July-to-June fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting
Maine court e-filing making more work for staff, DAs say
Maeghan Maloney and Neil McLean have warned they may need to ask for more county-funded office staff positions to handle the workload.
Livermore Falls a hub for medical cannabis access
Livermore Falls hosts a concentrated cluster of medical cannabis storefronts serving patients across western Maine.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls wrestling team
Multiple state and New England champions highlight the list of Maine’s top grapplers.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region girls wrestling team
Mt. Blue and Dirigo lead the way in area standouts this winter.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys wrestling team
This year’s list includes Maine’s first co-ed New England champion since 2018.
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