A reading and discussion about the centenary celebration about Rainer Maria Rilke and the “Sonnets to Orpheus” is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. As 1922 approached, Rainer Maria Rilke, a German-language poet, had not written much for more than a decade. World War I and the […]
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Catalytic converters stolen from several vehicles in Franklin County
Four taken in University of Maine at Farmington parking lots, one from the Regional School Unit 9 bus garage, two from a New Sharon business.
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Farmington-based district board sends $39.99 million budget to warrant
The Regional School Unit 9 budget approved by directors is a $100,703 decrease from the original proposal.
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Blue Sky looks to expand cannabis operations in Farmington
Owners look to vertical integration in the very competitive cannabis business in Maine.
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Farmington picks up over 800 pounds trash on Earth Day
Over 100 people gathered in front of The Pierce House to pick up garbage around downtown Farmington for the town’s 9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup.
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New Vineyard man accused of sexually assaulting a girl
John Mills, 43, was arrested Monday on a charge of gross sexual assault.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Strong commissioner to resign from Franklin County panel June 2
Clyde Barker, who has served 12 years, is resigning because of health reasons.
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Farmington man flown to hospital after Canton crash
Joshua Brann, 35, was driving a 2002 Honda Accord on Saturday afternoon when the car went off the road, hit a utility pole, rolled repeatedly and then hit a tree, according to officials.
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Maine Fiddlehead Festival returns to Farmington April 30
After a two-year hiatus, the Maine Fiddlehead Festival is slated for a revival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Beginning in 2012, the local food-centered festival was held annually until the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled plans in 2020 and 2021. In its ninth […]
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Farmington to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Farmington Police Department plans to collect expired or unused prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Meetinghouse Park Gazebo on Main Street, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Along with prescription drugs, residents can also dispose of expired over-the-counter medication, vitamins and pet medications during […]