‘Vacationland Fun’ is theme of 45th Chester Greenwood Day

New categories have been added, with some contests being held virtually again this year.

Linda Smith and her decades-long British pen pal have never met

The Farmington woman began writing while in Scouts and has never missed sending cards for birthdays and other holidays for the last 60 years.

Tri-County Mental Health seeks $50K from Farmington ARPA funds

The agency has been unable to fundraise, is facing other revenue shortfalls and increased expenses.

The Better Living Center looks to adapt amid supply-chain issues

The supply-chain issues have made it increasingly difficult for the Better Living Center, Farmington's natural food store, to stock their shelves with brand-name products. Wayne Drake, owner of the Better Living Center, is considering a hyper-localized model amid the issues.

Wilton Select Board brainstorms on spending ARPA funds

The board suggested spending some of the $418,000 it will receive from ARPA on funding for broadband, pay raises/bonuses for front-line workers like police, firefighters and grocery-store workers, or funding for stay-at-home parents unable to work because they can't afford childcare services.

Farmington considers new payroll program

Town treasurer LucyAnn Cook said the program could save her about eight hours a week and the town $8,817 annually.

Veterans thanked for their service in Farmington, Wilton

Presentation of flags, speeches given by local and state dignitaries, plus the placement of wreaths at war memorials were part of ceremonies honoring veterans.

Forestry students learn while clearing Chesterville roadside

Students in the forestry and wood harvesting program at Foster Career and Technical Education Center have spent more than a month clearing trees from the sides of Borough Road in Chesterville.

Funding tiny houses for homeless youth with singing and raffles

Wilton Select Board brainstorms American Rescue Plan Act spending ideas

Wilton has received $209,000 of the total $418,000 it expects to get under the American Rescue Plan Act.