Wilton Select Board authorizes town’s first marijuana dispensary application

Ample discussion was had during the select board meeting over the "process" by which the dispensary application was authorized.

Tom Saviello will not run for governor

Saviello is choosing not to run to be the governor of Maine due to a variety of factors including potential difficulties relating to younger voters and enjoying retirement.

RSU 9 ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation

Regional School Unit 9 Chair Carol Coles said the decision was "one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board."

Tom Saviello announces he will not run for governor

Among the six reasons are he "cannot identify" with younger voters and is "tired of party politics."

RSU 9 board discusses district reapportionment

Following the census, RSU 9's Board of Directors is up for reapportionment - effectively reassigning the number of directors based on the population of the district.

Mt. Blue Middle School closed Monday due to heating issues

School was back on Feb. 1. Superintendent Chris Elkington wrote to families that "a series of events" led to the middle school closure.

RSU 9 board considers another COVID-19 policy change

Directors face a choice between a longer isolation period for COVID-19 positive individuals or caveats to a shorter period. They will vote to approve one of two options, in accordance with the Maine CDC, at a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 1.

Sliding season in full swing

Wilton to send letter of support for rail-trail bridge

Reconstruction of the Whistle Stop Rail Trail Bridge would bring $816,000 in increased visitor spending, according to High Peaks Alliance Executive Director Brent West.

RSU 9 shifts middle school to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge

Superintendent Chris Elkington announced the in-person closure is due to a staff shortage. The shift to remote-learning mode comes at one of the toughest points in the COVID-19 pandemic for RSU 9 — and Franklin County as a whole.