Officials said the road can be closed during the Blueberry Festival but police and fire chiefs are required to give approval after safety concerns were raised.
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Fiber expansion in western Maine tied to Jay data center project
Fiber expansion is reshaping western Maine’s infrastructure, bringing high-speed internet to rural communities, while the data center is expected to bring a new boost.
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Maine AG rules officers justified in shooting of Franklin County man
Gabriel Wilbur was hospitalized after police shot him in the shoulder 3 times in July 2025. Officials said he was threatening to shoot a landscaper working at a Wilton home.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
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Farmington, Wilton cannabis businesses to capitalize on April 20 rush
With a mix of medical and recreational retailers concentrated along Route 2, Farmington and Wilton have become local hubs for consumers.
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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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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.
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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.
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Farmington Burger King to be demolished, rebuilt in company’s new style
Demolition is expected to start in April at 633 Wilton Road and be completed by the end of the year.
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Foster Tech programs expand apprenticeships, career pathways
Foster Career and Technical Education Center and Mt. Blue High School reported student achievements in apprenticeships, career training and workforce readiness programs.