Volunteers from several Franklin County historical societies worked together to save hundreds of Franklin Journal volumes from damage, preserving decades of local history for future generations.
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Wilton water line project on track as work continues, engineers say
An update from Dirigo Engineers shows Wilton’s $7.8 million water transmission project is more than one-third complete, with major pipeline work expected to finish by year’s end.
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Franklin County OKs $18K cleanup to keep pests out of courthouse tower
Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
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New gauge to help monitor Wilson Lake levels more accurately
An engineering student will install a new, more precise water-level gauge at Wilson Stream Dam next summer as part of his master’s thesis, providing long-term benefits for Wilton and local lake monitoring.
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Mt. Blue alumna Mali Obomsawin to perform with Yo-Yo Ma in Portland
Former Mt. Blue bassist and Abenaki musician Mali Obomsawin will join world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a sold-out concert celebrating the Northeast’s cultural heritage.
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Farmington sets lower tax rate in wake of dramatic property value hikes
Town Manager Erica LaCroix reassured residents that higher property values will not necessarily result in higher tax bills.
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Farmington approves flat pay raise for 2026 budget
Town officials say the flat pay raise aims to promote fairness and stability as Farmington plans for 2026 spending plan.
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Power mishap exposes Franklin County dispatch’s aging backup system
After an HVAC contractor cut power, officials said the outdated battery backup failed, prompting urgent plans to replace it using reserve funds.
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Farmington’s RSU 9 weighs wage hikes and funding cuts
Superintendent Christian Elkington warned that federal cuts and rising wages could strain RSU 9 as the district continues to fill key positions.
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Farmington residents get new property values after revaluation
Farmington’s first townwide revaluation in decades resets property values, aiming to equalize the tax burden without raising overall revenue.