Hoping for more aid to cope with rising budgets, municipalities eye possible increases in revenue sharing rates
Farmington
Maine colleges are meeting students where they are: Online
Fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, which schools say offer flexibility for busy adult students, are becoming more available across the state.
Mt. Blue, Mount View win North regional wrestling titles
Mount View captures its first regional crown in Class B, and Mt. Blue successfully defends its Class A title.
Mt. Blue wrestling continues to exceed expectations as state meets near
The Cougars are looking to win their first Class A championship since 1984, while the girls team aims to improve on last year’s runner-up finish.
Franklin County commissioners delay appointment of county administrator
Administrator Amy Bernard was hired in 2022, but was not formally appointed as required by state law.
Farmington receives Volunteer Fire Assistance grant for forestry gear
There is a 50-50 match which will be paid for by Farmington Fire Rescue Department.
Maine chamber names new board members, officers
The slate of directors was confirmed at the chamber’s membership meeting last November.
Farmington man accused of drug trafficking within 1,000 feet of school
Farmington police arrested Jacob Danforth, 36, as police responded to a reported burglary and theft at Orchard Street apartment building on Jan. 31, according to Police Chief Kenneth Charles.
Farmington alliance receives $8K grant from foundation
Selected from a pool of over 100 applicants, the alliance was chosen for its alignment with the foundation’s vision of supporting human wholeness, especially for Maine’s historically least-funded communities and populations.
Farmington Farmers Union gives shareholders 16.75% trade allowance
Farmington Farmers’ Union had another good year, has very little long-term debt.