Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
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New gauge to help monitor Wilson Lake levels more accurately
An engineering student will install a new, more precise water-level gauge at Wilson Stream Dam next summer as part of his master’s thesis, providing long-term benefits for Wilton and local lake monitoring.
Mt. Blue field hockey gets key win over Messalonskee
Second-half goals from Grace Allen and Brooklyn Webber propel the Cougars past the Eagles.
Power mishap exposes Franklin County dispatch’s aging backup system
After an HVAC contractor cut power, officials said the outdated battery backup failed, prompting urgent plans to replace it using reserve funds.
Generations of growth in western Maine farms cultivate community
Boothby’s Orchard in Livermore and Rustic Roots Farm in Farmington share a deep commitment to feeding their communities and sustaining Franklin County agriculture.
Cony names Alex Bessey girls basketball coach
Bessey, who played at Spruce Mountain, CMCC and UMaine-Farmington, coached at Mt. Blue the past two seasons.
Sheriffs in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties propose regional jail
The sheriffs say overcrowding and rising costs have them searching for ways to save money and improve programs.
Trump administration denies appeal for Farmington Upward Bound funds
The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
Medicare, Medicaid and food assistance face major changes for Maine residents
Maine DHHS says new federal law will raise costs, tighten rules and leave thousands at risk of losing health and food benefits.
Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.