Independent Ron Aseltine and Democrat Margot Joly are running for a four-year term as probate judge to replace Richard Morton, who is retiring.
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Children’s Center head has yet to hear from state on gun appeal
Jeffrey Johnson, the director of Children’s Center in Skowhegan, Augusta, Gardiner and Farmington, seeks a waiver to carry a gun to protect the nonverbal, disabled children his facilities care for.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Former state official says Maine fails its poor
The governor’s office responded by saying poverty in Maine has declined over the last eight years and Kevin Concannon’s remarks ‘played on stereotypes of reform.’
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New Vineyard boy recovering 1 year after losing legs in gravel pit accident
Adam Mattson has endured 17 surgeries since his legs were crushed under a bucket loader last October.
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Farmington employees to receive 2.54 percent pay increases
The increases will take effect after Town Meeting in March after gaining approval from selectmen Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
RSU 9 reviews confidentiality rules
Superintendent told school district directors Tuesday that training on student privacy laws has been held with administrators.
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Farmington gets $1,135 workplace safety grant
The award will be used to buy breathable oxygen bottles for the Farmington Fire Department.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Franklin County jail administration laments staffing shortages
In a five-page letter, the assistant jail administrator pleads with county commissioners to hire more corrections officers.
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Residents express few concerns at public hearing on Farmington solar project
A handful of residents asked questions about health, traffic and visual impacts of the proposed solar farm.
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Amy Calder: In East Africa service, Winslow woman finds insight into teaching
Elizabeth Ferry, 24, returned to the U.S. three weeks ago from serving in the Peace Corps in East Africa, where she taught English to high-school age students, Amy Calder writes.