Mt. Blue/Foster CTE Center FBLA students win awards, lead state board

Mt. Blue/Foster CTE Center FBLA students earned top awards and elected two members to the Maine FBLA State Board at the March 16–18 conference.

New Wilton store offers thousands of comic books and associated items

The family owned B and J Comics opened March 15

Franklin County budget committee elects chairperson, chooses term lengths

The committee set its next two meetings for April 23 and April 30 in the courtroom at the county Courthouse.

Mt. Blue senior leads Blue Crew Robotics to award-winning season

Led by senior Noah Civiello, Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition Team 6153 reached the finals and won the prestigious Impact Award at the Southern Maine competition.

Farmington contracts with Expenet Technologies for IT services

Of the three companies interviewed, Expenet Technologies submitted the lowest price, was a local company.

Get out! Local events coming up in the next week

Some events this week throughout the Sun Journal coverage area.

Franklin County emergency operations building nears completion in Farmington

The commissioner's office, technology department and county Emergency Management Agency are scheduled to move in April 22.

Maine libraries brace for cuts as federal funding faces threat

Library directors in Farmington and Kingfield warn that proposed federal cuts could jeopardize essential services used by patrons statewide.

Farmington board approves fire services contract with Industry

This is the third year Farmington Fire Rescue Department will be assisting the town of Industry.

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital offers 3-day health careers exploration camp