Farmington crafting 20-year Capital Improvement Plan

The plan would help in the budget process, separate wants from needs.

Affordable housing, shelter space coming to Farmington through federal funds

Western Maine Community Action was awarded nearly $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two properties to affordable housing and emergency shelter for housing-insecure people.

RSU 9 amends strategic-planning timeline

Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the Board of Directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.

Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates

The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs

The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications

Summer Fest scavenger hunt takes participants on a wild ride

At the annual Summer Fest, Farmington Underground sent competitors on a mad dash during the 'Amazing Summer Fest Race' scavenger hunt. Staff writer Kay Neufeld, who competed, found there were challenging clues, a course on Farmington's rich history and an introduction to the local businesses that make this town's heart beat.

Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend

For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.

Photo: Pavilion taking shape at Kineowatha Park

The pavilion has been funded by Judith Bjorn's $100,000 donation to the Wilton Parks and Recreation Department.

Farmington-based school district board hears updates on teacher evaluations

The teacher-evaluations committee has worked on revisions to the process in the last year, with a focus on prioritizing improvement and facilitating the overall evaluation process.