Mike Wells was also elected to the position of Vice-Chairperson on Tuesday, June 27, at the Wilton Select Board meeting.
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Sandy River Festival makes a triumphant return
Held on Saturday, June 10, the Sandy River Festival brought a day of face painting, kayaking, log rolling and much more to the town of Strong.
Horse, ox pulling this weekend at Farmington fairgrounds
Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association is hosting the Spring Pull Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, at the Farmington fairgrounds.
Over 100-year-old tulip poplar tree in Farmington is unusual
A tulip poplar tree near the Octagon House in Farmington is more than 100 years old, was probably imported and planted there by the Mallett family.
Mega Yard Sale slated for June 17 in Farmington
The Franklin County Animal Shelter will be hosting the annual mega yard sale at the Farmington Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 17. All proceeds will go to the shelter.
Farmington-based school district sets budget vote for June 13
Regional School Unit 9 proposes $41.71 million spending plan.
RSU 9 votes for new director of curriculum
Monique Poulin, principal of Mt. Blue High School will be taking on the role of director of instruction, curriculum, and grants after a vote from the RSU 9 board of directors Tuesday, May 30.
Farmington assessing issues continue
An assessing firm is needed to complete work prior to determining the tax commitment and sending out the tax bills, interim Town Manager Cornell Knight told Selectmen Tuesday night, May 23.
UMF students to go to Japan
University of Maine Farmington will be sending 12 first year students to Japan in late July as part of the First Year Fusion program.
Fundraiser May 20 for Chesterville playground
Unexpected costs mean more money is needed for installation of the new playground.