FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Regional School District (Regional School Unit 9) district-wide registration for pre-K and kindergarten for the 2024/25 school year opens this spring. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15; for pre-K, children must be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15. Students […]
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Wilton to hold special meeting April 9 to discuss extending cannabis moratorium
Vice-Chair Mike Wells told the Select Board on Tuesday the Cannabis Ordinance Committee needs more time to revise their policies.
Wilton sets special town meeting for cannabis moratorium
The meeting, set for Tuesday, April 9, will be to discuss the possibility of extending the current six month moratorium on cannabis licenses.
Wilton opens up nominations for the Boston Post Cane
It has been more than 10 years since a Wilton resident has held the cane, and the Select Board made some adjustments to the application process.
Wilton to see 8% sewer rate increase
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante stated the increase comes after union contract negotiations, PFAS sludge removal and inflation.
Livermore Falls man charged with beating, kidnapping man in Farmington home invasion
Convicted felon Jeromy C. Merchant, 43, was arrested Monday and remains in jail.
Wilton welcomes Jordan Schanck as new Parks and Rec director
The Wilton Select Board welcomed Jordan Schanck at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as they said farewell to former director Frank Donald, who served for over 30 years.
Wilton approves water, sewer proposed budgets
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante told the Select Board on Tuesday, Feb. 20, there were adjustments from the previous year due to the multiple storms that hit throughout last year.
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
Wilton team is runner-up at Maine FLL Challenge Championship
The Squires of Katahdin, a student team from Wilton competed at the Maine First Lego League Challenge State Championship held Feb. 3 in Brewer and won championship finalist award.