New technology was used in an effort to save more money over the course of time.
Kaitlin Schroeder
Posted inSchools and Education
UMF says eliminating application fee will improve college access
The Farmington college is the first in the UMaine system to formally adopt the policy of dropping application fees.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Jay man killed in Wilton crash
Dennis Hanson was remembered as a family man who often pitched into help in activities in which his young daughters were involved.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington out of funds to plow snow, but work to continue
The town’s snow and ice removal account is overdrawn by $96,000; but town officials say while they don’t like it, it’s not unusual, given the winters in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State
Wilton voters approve ‘slum and blight’ label
The designation, if approved by the federal government, makes the town eligible for economic development money to rid Depot Street and Main Street of blight and slum conditions.
Posted inLocal & State
Teachers’ improv comedy group does more than comedy — they do ‘good things’
From schools to a biker gang bar, Teachers Lounge Mafia members bring unscripted comedy performances to central Maine.
Posted inLocal & State
Fuel assistance recipients in Franklin County prefer to pay
ECU Heat program leaders report that recipients, especially the elderly, are more likely to accept help if they are not simply receiving charity.
Posted inLocal & State
Wilton children’s museum fundraising moves forward
The group proposing a museum on Main Street has raised $90,000 over the last sixth months for its $750,000 fundraising goal.
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Thorndike 9-year-old publishes children’s story
The young author talked to Mt. Blue elementary students about rewriting the book 75 times with an editor and overcoming her struggle with reading while learning at her own pace.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Avon man pleads guilty in major drug case
Daryl Searles pleaded guilty to three felony drug charges for what law enforcement officials called one of Franklin County’s largest drug busts.