With a mix of medical and recreational retailers concentrated along Route 2, Farmington and Wilton have become local hubs for consumers.
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 33 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 15 years, and in New England since her teen years.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Maine lawmakers debating use of unclaimed bottle bill deposits
The bill aims to direct leftover funds to environmental programs, but Franklin County redemption center owners argue the money should support the existing program.
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Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors
High Peaks op-ed series to focus on access to outdoors in Farmington region
The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
Posted inCommunity, News
Farmington library closes children’s room for renovations
The Farmington Public Library closed its children’s room March 31 for renovations, with limited services available upstairs during the project.
Posted inCommunity, News
Farmington board to weigh election after school board resignation
The Select Board will meet April 14 to accept Lance Harvell’s resignation from the Regional School Unit 9 board and decide whether to hold a special election at the May 11 town meeting.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, News, Schools and Education, Things to Do
Spring has just begun, but it’s never too early to check out summer camps across western Maine
Families must plan early due to limited local camps, varying schedules and high demand for youth programming.
Posted inCommunity, News
Expansion of access to public interest phones continues in Augusta, Jay
A new Augusta public interest payphone and updated Jay payphone expand free calling access.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Proposed Jay data center would not require local approval under plan
A proposed data center at the former mill site would not require local approval and could generate significant tax revenue, according to the town manager.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, Guides, Life & Culture, News, Schools and Education
Hey, teens: Here’s where to start your prom planning in western Maine
A practical guide to setting a budget, selecting attire, getting gussied up, fed — and having the best night ever.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Farmington school district giving support to 52 homeless students this year
Amanda Clark updated the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on students who have been identified as experiencing homelessness or housing instability as of March 4.