March 18, 1998: MaineGeneral Thayer in Waterville to build new surgical wing, Wilton waiting on word on shoe shop space, and Vassalboro approves support staff contract

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Jay to hold public hearing on proposed $6.7M budget

The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. March 24 in the Spruce Mountain Elementary School gym at 12 Tiger Drive.  

Farmington Grange to host spring flea market in April

Vendors can rent table space for $15. 

School building purchase draws opposing views at Farmington hearing

Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington detailed the upcoming March 24 vote on buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.

Nomination papers available for Wilton Select Board, Mt. Blue school board seats

The papers are due back to the Town Office by April 11.

Son, brother of slain Farmington women found responsible in 2023 homicides

If William N. Cumming Jr., 56, of Bar Harbor, had not killed himself, he would have been charged with murdering Jean Robinson and Allison “Joy” Cumming, police said Wednesday.

Mt. Blue Area Garden Club offers scholarship, Community Grant Program

Awards will benefit Franklin County.

Digital marketing workshop for farmers set for Farmington April 3

Franklin County selectmen to elect 11 members for county Budget Advisory Committee

It is the first year 11 members will serve on the panel to represent five new commissioner districts.

Jay to recognize Hollandstrong Community Foundation

The foundation was established after Michael Holland, 25, of Wilton, a graduate of Jay High School, died aboard the SS El Faro when it sank Oct. 1, 2015.