Wilton select board approves new water/sewer budget

Wilton select board approved their new water and sewer budget for 2023 on Tuesday, Feb 21, with little wiggle room for new tools and the potential for a steep increase in sewer rates.

Cooperative Extension adds new educator to roster

Bella Russo is joining UMaine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County as a new community education assistant, specializing in Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program [EFNEP].

Photos: St. Joseph Nutrition Center preps meals for people in need despite snow Tuesday

Wilton moving forward with Community Resilience Partnership

The Wilton select board received a visit from Zach Gosselin of the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, who established the next steps for partnership in the program.

Line workers setting up powerlines for solar panels.

Wilton reduces fees for cannabis store renewals

The Wilton select board voted to reduce the cost of inspection fees for retail/medical marijuana stores from $1333 to $100, and are planning to re-examine the fees and the ordinance at a later date.

Farmington declared most ‘collegiest’ college town in Maine

The Washington Post declared Farmington as the most “collegiest college town” in the state of Maine due to how much the student population accounts for the town populace.

Reinvigorating old apple trees workshop coming to Wilton

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will have their own Nick Rowley team up with Senator Russell Black to host a workshop on rejuvenating old apple trees in Wilton on March 4.

Mt. Blue gets more out of Souther Farm than just electricity

The USDA is investing more into renewable energy sources, such as the solar farm at Souther Farm in Livermore Falls. This solar farm not only benefits local schools by offsetting energy costs, but students are getting involved and learning more about renewable energy.

View from the Gazebo at Meeting House Park