With no fire department Caratunk residents watched helplessly, waiting for help from other communities, as a fire burned two houses Sunday.
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Wilton to vote on $500,000 used firetruck Tuesday
If residents vote down the purchase recommendation, town officials will revisit other options, such as sharing a ladder truck with neighboring towns.
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Caratunk fire destroys house, camp and garage
Firefighters had to relay water from the Kennebec River because there were no hydrants in town.
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Farmington postmaster hosts popular free Christmas program
With “two left feet” but a passion for the arts and helping children, Sue Jones annually invites the young and old to her free community dance recital.
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UMF launches five-year counseling Master’s program in with USM
The universities expect to market the program to college bound students who set an early career goal of entering the growing field.
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Wilton police to get pay hike, pay more for insurance
A three-year contract between the department and the town was agreed to after seven months of negotiations.
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Farmington pipeline doubts prompts UMF forum on energy
The Sustainable Campus Coalition, which backs renewable energy, is seeking public comment on alternatives to natural gas.
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Farmington Selectman Ryan Morgan charged with domestic violence assault
Morgan, chairman of the Farmington Board of Selectmen and the Franklin County Republican Committee, was arrested following a DHHS referral.
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Front Street, West Farmington improvements proposed
The Downtown TIF Advisory Committee recommended the town use the TIF money to improve sidewalks and lighting from Front Street to West Farmington.
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Farmington committee to begin selecting downtown development priorities
The town began collecting taxes on a 30-year TIF district, and now officials, business leaders and residents will set priorities on how to use the funds.