UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H is looking to tackle the steady decline of agricultural interest among youth with their Ag Ambassador program, which offers kids a chance to see what goes into farming and agriculture from all angles.
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Fire destroys automotive repair garage in Farmington
Tools, equipment and a car inside the garage were damaged at Phillips Motor Sports on Wednesday night.
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Farmington Falls Fire Co. seeks yard sale donations
Proceeds help maintain Philbrick Park, and sponsor Hawks Majors and Minors baseball teams.
Posted inMaine Crime
Arkansas man sentenced for beating Colorado man at the Farmington Motel
John M. Murphy, 53, pleaded guilty April 5 to a felony charge of aggravated assault at a Farmington court and was sentenced to 10 months in prison.
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Selectmen reject grant for EV charging station in downtown Farmington
The Downtown TIF Committee unanimously voted that EV charging stations not be installed in the municipal parking lot accessed from Main Street or Broadway.
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Farmington council to start community garden program May 15
The Greater Franklin Food Council, in collaboration with LEAP’s Stone Soup Community Garden, is starting its first-ever Gather and Grow Community Garden Program. This program will lead a cohort of gardeners through the growing season, from planting and fertilizing to preserving the harvest and cooking ideas. The purpose is to build a gardening learning community […]
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Franklin County EMA director to retire; deputy director named successor
Tim Hardy of Farmingtonwill retire on April 30 and Amanda Simoneau will take over May 1.
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Medical marijuana facility in Farmington expanding
Canna Cabana at 184 Farmington Falls Road is adding more edibles and expanding into a smoke shop.
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Learn to garden with Greater Franklin County Food Council
Greater Franklin County Food Council will be hosting a 21 week program with Stone Soup Gardens where new and experienced gardeners can learn from a master gardener and build friendships.
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Safe Voices unveils new shelter in Farmington
Safe Voices, a non-profit organization that shelters and supports victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking and exploitation, opened a freshly renovated shelter in Farmington.