A total of 17 requests totaled $1.2 million.
Local Government
Public hearing Wednesday for new Pittston recall ordinance
A public hearing for the updated recall ordinance is set for 6 p.m. before the regularly scheduled select board meeting.
New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back
Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.
Winslow Town Manager Ella Bowman resigns, citing ‘hateful’ rhetoric from residents, councilors
Bowman, who says she is among the only openly transgender town managers in the nation, said heightened vitriol among constituents and town councilors prompted her sudden departure.
Franklin County board to determine how to share almost $545,000 in federal funds
The county has received 16 applications for needs from several organizations, districts and county departments for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Franklin County approves funding to pay for medical space addition to county jail
Commissioners also approved a request from the Farmington Downtown Association to decorate the pine tree at county Courthouse.
Homeland Security grants approved for Farmington police and fire departments
Farmington Police Department received $18,000 while Farmington Fire Rescue was awarded $16,433.
Vacancy on Skowhegan Board of Selectmen to be filled in February
The board voted Tuesday night to hold a special election Feb. 11, 2025.
Speeding, fireworks and noise concerns highlight Kingfield meeting
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. reviewed traffic data, discussed fireworks complaints and addressed noise issues.
Wilton approves money for employee insurance coverage
Town Manager Maria Greeley said the town failed to notify employees who would have been eligible for the program when the law went into effect in September 2019.