The Farmington Farmers’ Market will move indoors to a new location at the St. Joseph Center starting on Saturday, Nov. 6. The winter market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, November through April, at the center, located at the corner of Quebec and Middle Streets. The Center houses the St. Joseph […]
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Six defendants charged in $13 million marijuana scheme in Maine appear in court
The attorney for Lucas Sirois, accused of being a leader of the conspiracy, has asked for a probable cause hearing to be held the week of Nov. 15.
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Writers series to host ‘Flight of the Diamond Smugglers’ author
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Matthew Gavin Frank as the program’s third reader of the season. Frank will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center Lobby at 186 High St. The reading is […]
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Federal officials say Farmington pot conspiracy involved police, prosecutor and town official
The raid of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution operation in Farmington uncovers a vast conspiracy.
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Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.
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Franklin County health profile discussion set for Nov. 3
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network and Franklin County community partners and stakeholders plan to host a forum for the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, in order to discuss the Franklin County health profile. The forum is to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, virtually via Zoom. The Franklin County […]
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Farmington to consult attorney about a moratorium on solar farms
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.
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Franklin County voters to consider adding commissioners, abolishing elected treasurer position
The referendum will be held at polling stations in each town Nov. 2.
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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 […]