A flood and high winds caused severe damage May 1 in Sandy River watershed areas of the county. Those who have suffered severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the Franklin County Farm Service Agency, according to a news release from the agency. For land to be […]
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Franklin County commissioners accept bid for generator for jail
The $158,000 will be budgeted in the 2023-24 county jail budget.
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Farmington Public Works expenses approved, programs discussed
Purchase of a plow truck and two other vehicles was approved by Farmington Selectmen Tuesday, April 25.
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Farmington-based United Way lists 2023 Community Partners
Each year, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area gathers volunteer community members to meet with the task of investing in community partners with the money raised throughout the year. It is difficult in that there is often more need than there is money to invest, and this year is no exception, according to a news […]
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Literacy Volunteers to host poetry celebration in Farmington May 11
FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is set to host an evening of poetry reading at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in celebration of this year’s poetry contest winners. The event will be held in The Forum auditorium at Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Road. Contest winners will read from their […]
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Scotland’s Old Blind Dogs to play at Old South Church
Scotland’s Old Blind Dogs come to Farmington for the first time at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at the Old South Church in Farmington. The musical evolution of Old Blind Dogs began in Aberdeen in 1992 with roots that grew from the eclectic music scene that flourished in the Granite City during the early […]
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Western Maine Audubon to host talk on Maine butterflies May 10
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is scheduled to host a presentation, “The Distribution and Ecology of the Butterflies of Maine,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the University of Maine at Farmington’s North Dining Hall, South Street. The free presentation will be given by Herb Wilson, a retired biology professor. Wilson’s talk will center […]
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State sets deadline for flooding damage assessments
Franklin County cleaning up, roads reopened.
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Farmington Pride Maine seeking donations for this year’s event
Farmington Pride Maine is currently accepting donations for this year’s LGBTQ+ Pride March and Festival, and they have begun rolling out details of what the Farmington community can expect.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May, June
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Tuesday, May 30, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, May 31, at 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, June 1, at […]