High Peaks Alliance is working on a tourism grant to rebuild the Rail Trail Bridge in Farmington but a pre-engineering study is needed first.
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Two directors resign from Farmington school board
Jesse Sillanpaa cited mask mandates, and Craig Stickney cited blocked funding as reasons.
Livermore Falls man pleads guilty to driving ATV drunk involving crash in Farmington
A charge of intentional failure to report an ATV accident personal injury or death was dismissed in a plea agreement.
Farmington’s Ayah Cidah to host ‘Cornhole for a Cause’
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer Cornhole for a Cause at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. The event is to be held at the newly-established Ayuh Cidah at 272 Morrison Hill Road in Farmington. Ayuh Cidah, a farm started in 1860, is a venue for people to enjoy tasting many varieties of […]
Farmington’s new town manager looks to build on strong foundation
New Town Manager Christian Waller looks to strategic planning to ensure spending is in line with the community’s needs and desires.
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.
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, […]
Franklin County revokes permission for ATVs to ride on Madrid Township road
“Dangerous’ driving cited as reason for ending the practice Sept. 15.
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.; […]
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.