Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
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Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
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Late push gives Winthrop football win over Mt. Blue
Ross Fichthorn’s fourth-quarter touchdown is the difference as the Ramblers beat the Cougars in a Class B/D crossover.
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37 housing units approved for Farmington behind Mt. Blue Plaza
‘Housing in Farmington, as you know, is a premium,’ board member Jeffrey Wright said.
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Farmington property owners to learn about new valuations Sept. 12
Town officials caution that an increase in a property’s value does not mean a similar increase in taxes on the property.
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Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
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Maine lakes, ponds at risk as invasive bladderwort plant moves in
Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
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Farmington house fire likely started in ceiling
Owner David Orr escaped with his dog after hearing popping noises and smelling smoke.
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Farmington men burned in explosion Saturday have ‘long road ahead’
Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington and friend Mike Warren, 68, were burned when preparing to clean an oven.