Issues facing the community were also a topic for the forum.
Andrea Swiedom
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Ricocheting effects of last year’s drought on livestock farmers
“If the writing is on the wall that feed is going to be short, I’m going to be more aggressive at tending my herd down this fall.”
-Aaron Buckley, Buckley Farms
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Franklin County businesses struggle to find workers for service-related positions
Some jobs in the service industry have returned as gathering restrictions ease and indoor limits are set to increase from 50% to 75% on May 24.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses finding alternatives to door-to-door ministry
Snail mail and phone calls have replaced the Jehovah’s Witnesses typical in-person contact.
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Identifying Maine youth affected by homelessness
Statistics show a disproportionate amount of LGBTQ+ young people at risk of homelessness with added challenges when seeking resources in rural areas.
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Farmington-based RSU 9 board says proposed $38.9 million budget may go to public
The proposed spending plan represents a $673,585 increase to the current $38.2 million budget.
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Farmington couple’s art, writing look at caregiving and aging
TUG Arts Collective based in Farmington released its latest book project exclusively at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers on Friday.
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Mt. Blue High Campus evacuated after propane odor
Farmington Fire Rescue Department inspected the building and found no leak.
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Farmington Historical Society ensures the past is available for the future
The society is developing a 15-year master plan that will focus on preservation, education and resource development.
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Why are so few displaced Androscoggin Mill workers utilizing resources?
Less than 40 of Pixelle’s 177 laid-off employees have inquired about workforce training and college tuition resources available to them.