Voters in Regional School Unit 9 will decide March 24 on accepting $1.6 million to buy the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
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Tractor trailer truck rolls onto side on new Farmington bridge
Truck driver Liam Flagg, 18, of Turner told a deputy that he felt the load of sawdust shift as he was negotiating a left turn on Crosswell Road.
Pets lost in September fire in Jay remembered
A plaque marks the site of a fire at 6 Jewell St. in Jay last fall when pets perished.
Wilton town manager proposes increasing office hours to 37 per week
The Select Board has requested a count of customers to determine which days are busiest.
Maine DOT employees in Jay to be relocated amid ongoing efficiency efforts
The workers have the option of going to work at sites in Dixfield or Fairbanks Village in Farmington.
Franklin County commissioners delay appointment of county administrator
Administrator Amy Bernard was hired in 2022, but was not formally appointed as required by state law.
Wilton police receive increase in pay in contract sidebar
The Select Board and Teamsters union, which represent police in the union, agreed to the adjustment that went into effect on Monday.
Wilton water superintendent explains treatment plant failure leading to boil water order
The chlorine disinfectant pump at the Wilton Water Treatment Plant went offline briefly Friday night.
Livermore Falls board OKs hydroelectric dam revaluation, separation study
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns four hydroelectric facilities on the Androscoggin River Riley, including three with dams or power stations that straddle town lines.
Farmington man accused of drug trafficking within 1,000 feet of school
Farmington police arrested Jacob Danforth, 36, as police responded to a reported burglary and theft at Orchard Street apartment building on Jan. 31, according to Police Chief Kenneth Charles.