With a mix of medical and recreational retailers concentrated along Route 2, Farmington and Wilton have become local hubs for consumers.
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Maine lawmakers debating use of unclaimed bottle bill deposits
The bill aims to direct leftover funds to environmental programs, but Franklin County redemption center owners argue the money should support the existing program.
Hey, teens: Here’s where to start your prom planning in western Maine
A practical guide to setting a budget, selecting attire, getting gussied up, fed — and having the best night ever.
Looking for a vegan Easter? Western Maine’s got you covered.
A guide to celebrating Easter with vegan meals, baskets and activities, with practical ideas for western Mainers looking for plant-based options.
Maine author to speak on caregiving at Wilton talk
SeniorsPlus will host Lisa Steele-Maley for an April 2 talk about caregiving and her book ‘Without a Map: A Caregiver’s Journey through the Wilderness of Heart and Mind.’
Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend
Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
Artist transforms Wilton cannery into vibrant creative arts space
Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.
2 pets perish as fire destroys home in Wilton
32 firefighters from several towns responded to fight the blaze Tuesday morning.
Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschooled families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.
Families connect at Children’s Festival in Farmington
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force festival brought hundreds to the Mt. Blue Campus for free activities, hands-on learning and a live animal demonstration.