Mt. Blue High School’s graduating class of 2023 celebrated their success on Sunday, June 11, and managed to get a day of no rain to do it.
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RSU 9’s $41 million budget approved by voters
Residents of Farmington, Wilton and more voted to approve RSU 9’s $41 million budget for the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday, June 13.
Horse, ox pulling this weekend at Farmington fairgrounds
Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association is hosting the Spring Pull Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, at the Farmington fairgrounds.
Tulip poplar tree in Farmington is unusual
A tulip poplar tree near the Octagon House in Farmington is more than 100 years old, was probably imported and planted there by the Mallett family.
Plants pilfered in downtown Wilton
Last week it was discovered plants had been removed from boxes in front of the First Congregational Church and more were missing from a large pot near the library Sunday morning, June 4.
Wilton, meet your candidates for RSU 9 board of directors
Wilton residents Amanda Caruso and Louise Hiltz will be running for the open position at the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors, with election day slated for Tuesday, June 13, at the Wilton Town Office.
Mega Yard Sale slated for Saturday, June 17
The Franklin County Animal Shelter will be hosting the annual mega yard sale at the Farmington Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 17. All proceeds will go to the shelter.
Wilton to put moratorium on cannabis licensing
The Wilton Select Board voted to have Town Manager Perry Ellsworth put together a moratorium on all cannabis operation licensing until they are able to review and revise their ordinances.
Farmington-based school district sets budget vote for June 13
Regional School Unit 9 proposes $41.71 million spending plan.
Students send satellites skyward
The University of Southern Maine’s third annual CubeSat Design Competition was held Saturday, May 27, at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington.