Eighteen sections along an 8-mile stretch of the Bemis Track were washed out in heavy rain and flooding on Dec. 18, 2023.

Applications must support prevention, treatment, harm reduction and/or recovery in Franklin County.

Farmington resident Alana Knapp, assistant director of Treat Memorial Library, shares how her rural upbringing shaped her passion for literacy and community engagement.

Signs of spring include chicks and ducklings for sale at local businesses.

The lowest bidder of five was Pratt & Sons of Minot at nearly $7.8 million.

The RSU 9 board of directors discussed the district’s budget, cybersecurity risks, and the upcoming Wilton bridge closure at its March 11 meeting.

The process began last November with work expected to begin in spring 2026, be completed in 2027.

Cuts to nutrition funding will limit the district's ability to buy food from local producers, Andrew Hutchins said at the Regional School Unit 9 board meeting March 11.

The proposed municipal budget for 2025 is $9.31 million, up $275,255 over the current spending plan.

RSU 9 residents engaged in a respectful, critical discussion at a March 19 public Q&A, questioning officials about the financial sustainability, management responsibilities, and grant eligibility of the proposed Arthur D. Ingalls Center purchase ahead of the March 24 vote.

Dalrymple was recognized as a role model for others.

Municipal election results were shared, amendments to the town's Solar Energy Systems were tabled to allow more research and all other articles passed as proposed.

Heidi Jordan contends she was inappropriately placed on administrative leave after her dog nipped a county janitor.

With recent flooding events causing loss of equipment and the potential for future floods, a plan is being looked into that could lessen impacts.

The Kingfield Select Board discussed a proposed 1,065-acre conservation project.

The Farmington Big Lots is only open to vendors, according to a sign seen on the door March 18.

Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition Team 6153 earned the prestigious Impact Award at the Southern Maine District event, securing a spot at the New England District Championships.

The raises are for nonunion and elected officials, not commissioners.

Franklin County department offices are being sealed off with plastic to remove old windows and install new windows, which will temporary dislocate workers to another part of the courthouse.

Joe Dolloff, 81, and his dog, Ruby, 7, a Boston Terrier, walk on Tuesday around the park on Main Street.

Robert Neal was elected to the Select Board in the only contested race.

Voters accepted 37 acres from Sugarloaf resort and authorized selectmen to borrow up to $6 million to build a golf course to enhance economic development.

RSU 9 voters will decide on March 24 whether to approve a federally funded purchase of 144 High Street in Farmington, with supporters citing expanded access to services and opponents raising financial concerns.