Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but […]
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Wilton discusses county commissioners referendum question
State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.
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Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees, discusses county commissioners referendum question
State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.
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September was the worst month of the pandemic for Franklin County
Franklin County saw more new cases in September than any other month since COVID-19 surfaced in Maine.
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Wilton Select Board considers marijuana business licensing fees
The fees initially proposed were based on the average of those in nearby towns and cities.
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Farmington takes no action on proposed increase in commissioners
If voters approve increasing the number of commissioners from three to five, a section of Farmington would be split off and become part of another district.
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Farmington school board maintains COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.
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Wilton town manager proposes hiring events coordinator
The person would handle events such as the blueberry festival, Halloween and Christmas.
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Mt. Blue Campus in COVID-19 ‘outbreak status,’ state says
The Maine CDC said there were nine positive cases in one week at the Farmington site.
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Two directors resign from Mt. Blue school board
Jesse Sillanpaa cited mask mandates, and Craig Stickney cited blocked funding as reasons.