FARMINGTON — County officials and a state representative are making plans to convert the Franklin County Detention Center into a fully operating jail again.
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UMF panel: Can gun control be meaningful and protect constitutional rights?
FARMINGTON — Maine leaders in the debate on gun control gathered to discuss whether there can be meaningful gun control laws that still protect constitutional rights during a panel discussion Monday evening at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Climate change series at UMaine Farmington explores evidence of change
FARMINGTON — The past offers both a cautionary and promising tale for people studying climate change.
Farmington selectmen finalize budget proposal for Town Meeting
Farmington selectmen adopted all recommendations proposed by the town budget committee to be presented March 18 at the annual Town Meeting.
Rangeley fundraiser seeks world record for longest snowmobile parade on Saturday
RANGELEY — Snowmobilers will try to break the Guinness World Record for the largest snowmobile parade Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northern New England.
Maine’s oldest family planning program under new mangement
FARMINGTON — The first family planning program in Maine is under new management for the first time in its 45 years.
Wind, rain, thaw create plenty of work for Central Maine Power
Heavy wind and rain Thursday knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in central Maine while the unseasonably warm temperature melted enough ice to force the closing of Route 4 in Madrid.
Farmington senior apartments project open to bid
FARMINGTON — The construction contract for Brookside Village Apartments, a low-income senior housing project, is open for bidding after a month of project delays.
Heavy flu season prompts area hospitals to limit visits from children
This flu season, two local hospitals are restricting visits by children to protect the health of patients.
Jay, Rumford lawmakers sponsor bill to extend Sunday liquor sales hours
Area legislators are sponsoring a bill that would allow early Sunday liquor sales.