Few syrup producers participate in fall maple weekend

Two syrup producers in Franklin County and the Livermore area participated in the Maple Syrup Association's fall maple weekend.

Facing staff vacancies, RSU 9 prepares for loss in funding

The district currently has 22 educational technician and two teacher positions to fill.

RSU 9 School Board agenda

Chesterville man running for sheriff in contested race

Edward Hastings IV has been in law enforcement since 2004.

New Sharon man seeks reelection to sheriff’s position

Scott Nichols Sr. is running for his third term.

Operation Santa Claus change fueled by necessity

Flexible dollars, which helped pay Western Maine Community Action staff for time spent on Operation Santa Claus, have dried up.

Hiking through COVID-19

Members of the Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition (TRAC) have found the outdoors group to be a healthy outlet for coping with the pandemic.

New invasive insect could impact Maine’s farms, forests

Egg masses of the Spotted Lanternfly have been found in Maine, brought in on trees from Pennsylvania.

Free swab and send testing extended through October

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has extended its swab and send COVID-19 testing until October 31.

Two Wilton residents run for Franklin County commissioner District 1

Terrance "Terry" Brann and Tiffany Maiuri are candidates for the four-year term.