New Sharon voters approve purchase of fire truck

The 2009 firetruck has 8,500 miles and 1,200 engine hours and will replace a 1984 GMC Engine 2 truck.

Photos: Mt. Blue High School’s Class of 2022 celebrates graduation

Wilton Board discusses solar net energy billing

Town Manager Rhonda Irish also announced there will be a cookout held before the June 20 Town Meeting.

Mt. Blue High School graduates told to embrace uncertainty and ‘face your fears’

Following speeches and musical performances, 150 students receive diplomas or, for eight international students, certificates of attendance at Caldwell Field in Farmington.

Wilton voters to elect 2 selectpersons, school director

Five people are seeking to serve on the Select Board.

The story of the church bells serenading Farmington

Staff writer Kay Neufeld digs into history, importance and beauty of church bells at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Farmington. Most prominent on her mind: "Does everyone appreciate the bells as much as I do? Or is it merely background noise for people who have lived here far longer than I?"

RSU 9 kindergarten teacher is county’s Teacher of the Year

Stacey Augustine, who has worked with Regional School Unit 9 for 20 years, said she is honored to be selected as the Department of Education's Franklin County Teacher of the Year and is happy to see how proud her son is.

Five vying for two seats on Wilton Select Board

Leading up to the Tuesday, June 14, election, the five candidates running for two seats on the Wilton Select Board answered a series of questions for the Franklin Journal about their candidacies, agendas and experiences.

DOE waives RSU 9’s last day of school

Regional School Unit 9 administration announced the last school day for students will remain as Friday, June 17, following an impromptu districtwide school day cancellation.

Severe Weather Alert issued for central and western Maine counties

Storms Saturday night will include hail and 60 mph winds.