Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates

The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs

The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications

Summer Fest scavenger hunt takes participants on a wild ride

At the annual Summer Fest, Farmington Underground sent competitors on a mad dash during the 'Amazing Summer Fest Race' scavenger hunt. Staff writer Kay Neufeld, who competed, found there were challenging clues, a course on Farmington's rich history and an introduction to the local businesses that make this town's heart beat.

Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend

For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.

Photo: Pavilion taking shape at Kineowatha Park

The pavilion has been funded by Judith Bjorn's $100,000 donation to the Wilton Parks and Recreation Department.

Farmington-based school district board hears updates on teacher evaluations

The teacher-evaluations committee has worked on revisions to the process in the last year, with a focus on prioritizing improvement and facilitating the overall evaluation process.

RSU 9 board hears teacher-evaluation process updates

The teacher-evaluations committee has worked on revisions in the last year that would focus the evaluation process in on how this can be an easier process for teachers that prioritizes improvement.

Mutual aid comes to the rescue at challenging Strong fire

Strong Fire Department Chief Duane Boyd said the fire, burning within a sawdust heap at Lignetics of Maine, would have been impossible to manage without help from other fire departments in the region participating in a Franklin County mutual aid program.

Franklin County commissioner changes mind, signs warrant to pay grant funds

The checks were mailed out Monday to seven educational, economic development and social service programs.