The latest application is the third one in three years, including a project billed as the largest in New England.
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Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
Franklin County voters to consider adding commissioners, abolishing elected treasurer position
The referendum will be held at polling stations in each town Nov. 2.
Arts collective to present ‘Freedom & Captivity’ events at UMF
FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine Farmington campus plans to present a series of events organized by TUG Collective, an interdisciplinary arts collective, that focus on contemporary restorative justice and social issues and their community impact. The events are part of “Freedom & Captivity,” a year-long statewide initiative, which […]
Franklin County commissioners hire cooks for jail
Victoria Roman of Temple, the new cook supervisor, has 15 years of food service experience and a degree in culinary arts.
Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies.
UMF could receive $1M in funding from federal budget bills
U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced she secured $57.5 million for the University of Maine system in a draft for the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bills.
Farmington denies reimbursement request for damages
Robin Hutchinson’s tire and rim were damaged on Morrison Hill Road Aug. 26. A washout had occurred following a rainstorm the night before.
Governor inducts veterans into Aides-de-Camp program
AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills held her first meeting of the recently reinvigorated Aides-de-Camp program, an advisory council of military veterans who advise the Governor on policies impacting Maine veterans, on Oct. 6. Eleven veterans representing all branches of military services, as well as two members of Mills’ cabinet who are veterans — Public Safety […]
UMF student charged with touching a student without consent, threatening her with a knife
Ryan J. Turano, 23, of Oakland was arrested on charges of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and unlawful sexual touching.