New Town Manager Christian Waller looks to strategic planning to ensure spending is in line with the community’s needs and desires.
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County Dems gain perspective with first student board member
Scott Donahue is providing the insights of his generation as a member of the Franklin County Democrat’s executive board.
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Deesha Philyaw to kick off UMF writer series Sept. 16
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is scheduled to host award-winning writer Deesha Philyaw as the first reader of the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. Philyaw’s short story collection, “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” was awarded the 2021 Pen/Faulkner Award for Fiction and the 2021 Story Prize, […]
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Franklin County revokes permission for ATVs to ride on Madrid Township road
“Dangerous’ driving cited as reason for ending the practice Sept. 15.
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Center to offer virtual college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Virtual sessions are being held at the following dates and times: • Monday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m.; • Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m.; […]
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As Common Ground Country Fair cancels, organizers of other upcoming fairs consider changes amid COVID surge
After taking hiatuses last year, Oosoola Days, Farmington Fair, Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair and the New Portland Lions Fair all said that they plan to move forward with in-person events this month.
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Farmington residents worry about ‘housing crisis’
Due to the pandemic and an influx of out-of-state workers, it’s harder than ever to find housing in Farmington.
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Retirement party held for Farmington town maanger
Davis was surprised with a retirement party Friday afternoon, Aug. 27, his last day as Farmington Town Manager.
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Franklin County projects get help from High Peaks Alliance
Trail improvements in Farmington and Strong are underway while a committee has been formed to help manage Kingfield’s Shiloh Pond.
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Fire destroys garage in Farmington; nearby house saved
The owner of the garage at 132 Temple Road reported seeing fire around the generator he was running.