Mary Delamater

3 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin |Mary Delamater

RUMFORD — Directors of Regional School Unit 10 on June 2 approved summer camping, canoeing and biking trips for Mountain Valley High School students. Teachers Todd Papianou and Karen Wilson are leading the trips through the summer Falcon Camp for students, now in its 4th year. Papianou is a Registered Maine Recreational Guide and Wilson is a Maine Certified Trip Leader. “RSU 10 supports us with vehicles, indoor space, and some meals,” Wilson said.

3 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Donna Perry |Mary Delamater

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted 4-1 Thursday to restore $30,146 to the budget for their flex benefits and other items, sending a nearly $11.6 million budget back to the Budget Advisory Committee. After factoring in revenues, taxpayers will be responsible for nearly$10.2 million, including about $3 million for the jail. The budget would mean a property tax of $1.39 per $1,000 of assessed value.

3 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Mary Delamater |Donna Perry

WILTON — The Select Board voted Tuesday against allowing ATV access on McCrillis Corner Road following a second public hearing at the town office meeting room filled with people. The vote on a motion to allow access failed 2-2. Vice Chairman Mike Wells and Selectperson David Leavitt voted in favor of ATV access and Chairperson Tiffany Maiuri and Selectperson Phil Hilton opposed it. Selectperson Keith Swett was absent.

3 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Ben Bragdon |Mary Delamater

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