Farmington board discusses aging system in fire station

Updating the current diesel exhaust capture system, installed in 1998 would cost $24,090 while a new filtration system that would cover all vehicles in the fire station would cost $31,040.

Sawyer Francis Keene is first baby born locally in 2023

Sawyer Francis Keene was born at 11:02 a.m. Jan. 1 at Franklin Memorial Hospital.

Wilton select board hears more concerns over Magrath Rd.

Wilton select board heard more concerns on Tuesday, Jan. 3, over Magrath Rd., among other roads, that are closed to winter maintenance. The select board also moves forward with a new computer-aided dispatch and record-keeping system for county emergency services.

WMCA contending with long wait list, lack of contractors

Western Maine Community Action Housing Director Bill Crandall has made some serious strides with his program, but still sees room for improvement in the number of vendors and contractors available to them.

Elder Check programs continues to thrive

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department still continues it's Elder Check program, in which they make regular visits to Franklin County citizens over the age of 70 who live alone and do not have immediate family to check in on them.

2022 Year in Review, Part 2: Stories

2022 Year in Review, Part 2: Photos

Sears Hometown Store in Farmington is closing

A liquidation company is handling the sales prices on all remaining inventory.

Farmington board confirms new staff hires

Farmington has hired Allison "Alli" Brochu as the new assessor while Susan Murphy started Wednesday as the town clerk/human resources director.

Wilton Parks and Rec Director to step back, reduce hours.

Wilton Parks and Recreations Director Frank Donald will be stepping back from full time to part time, reducing hours as he transitions into potential retirement.