Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies.
Franklin Journal
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.
UMF could receive $1M in funding from federal budget bills
U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced she secured $57.5 million for the University of Maine system in a draft for the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bills.
Farmington denies reimbursement request for damages
Robin Hutchinson’s tire and rim were damaged on Morrison Hill Road Aug. 26. A washout had occurred following a rainstorm the night before.
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.
Request for changes to Farmington’s marijuana ordinance stalls
Ryan Morgan, who had requested in September that limits on the number of stores be removed, left the Selectmen meeting in the midst of the discussion.
Refurbished recreation trail in Farmington will officially open Oct. 15
The Prescott Field system is part of the University of Maine at Farmington.
Wilton Select Board considers marijuana business licensing fees
The fees initially proposed were based on the average of those in nearby towns and cities.
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.
Mt. Blue Board of Directors maintains COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.