“If the writing is on the wall that feed is going to be short, I’m going to be more aggressive at tending my herd down this fall.”
-Aaron Buckley, Buckley Farms
franklin county maine
Franklin County budget committee sets date to review proposed $7 million budget
The Budget Advisory Committee elected Wilton Selectperson Tiffany Maiuri as chairwoman.
Franklin County businesses struggle to find workers for service-related positions
Some jobs in the service industry have returned as gathering restrictions ease and indoor limits are set to increase from 50% to 75% on May 24.
Identifying Maine youth affected by homelessness
Statistics show a disproportionate amount of LGBTQ+ young people at risk of homelessness with added challenges when seeking resources in rural areas.
Franklin County gets presentation on marijuana options, aerial imagery
The county would have to decide if they wanted to opt-in to the state adult use marijuana program.
Farmington-based RSU 9 board says proposed $38.9 million budget may go to public
The proposed spending plan represents a $673,585 increase to the current $38.2 million budget.
Farmington couple’s art, writing look at caregiving and aging
TUG Arts Collective based in Farmington released its latest book project exclusively at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers on Friday.
Wilton Planning Board initiates moratorium on Wilson Lake developments
A six-month pause on commercial projects will be considered at a special town meeting.
Workforce training available for vulnerable youth in Franklin County
Employers can host and train youth with 300 hours of paid labor under the federal Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act.
Remote learning expands accessibility in education, study abroad
What new learning methods will stick after the pandemic? International virtual exchanges may be here to stay.