Colby College, Thomas College and the University of Maine at Farmington have reported low numbers of positive COVID-19 cases during the first few weeks of welcoming students back to campus.
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Farmington, Kingfield men charged after climbing public safety communications tower
The two were halfway up the 190-foot tower when a Farmington police officer arrived.
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Three charged with drug possession in Dallas Plantation
Franklin County deputies stopped a vehicle for a broken taillight.
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Franklin County approves participating in COVID-19 relief for businesses
Charlie Woodworth of Greater Franklin Development Council introduced the business grant idea in August.
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UMF faculty member test positive for COVID-19 as classes begin
A University of Maine at Farmington adjunct faculty member has tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling out of state.
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Franklin County awards winter road contract to Strong business
Sheriff’s Office to donate snowmobiles to Carrabassett Valley and Weld for rescues.
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Bishop Deeley to attend Sept. 19 Farm to Table Supper
FARMINGTON — Despite the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay will highlight the beauty and grace of rural life while bringing awareness to our call to be stewards of creation. An annual event that has become a labor of love for many in the community, the […]
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UMF Emery Community Arts Center features “Farm Tools Project”
Viewing options include in-person with masks and social distancing, or online.
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Local school meal program gets $48,000 donation
Franklin Savings Bank donated a total of $48,000 to nine local districts to help cover the costs of summer meal programs. These districts include: Regional School Unit 9, RSU 10, RSU 54, RSU 56, RSU 73, Maine School Administrative District 44, MSAD 58, MSAD 59, and the Ellsworth School Department. “This is a challenging time […]
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Healthy Community Coalition awarded $1 million to address opioid use disorder
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition, an affiliate of Franklin Community Health Network and a member of the MaineHealth family, has been awarded a grant totaling $1 million over three years to implement a Greater Franklin County rural response to the current opioid crisis. The project is an extension of the Rural Addiction Care Expansion)To Recovery […]