Some residents at the polls in Farmington said they rejected the $32.7 million budget because the cuts to the budget were too steep, while others bemoaned proposed spending.
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Voters cut nearly a million dollars from Farmington-based RSU 9 budget
Special education budget takes the biggest hit as voters slice more than a half million dollars from special needs programs.
Farmington police investigate string of vehicle break-ins
Police say there have been at least 15 burglaries of unlocked cars in the past month across a large swath of the Farmington area.
Two charged with OUIs after weekend crashes in Farmington
Two men were arrested and one woman was sent to the hospital after separate crashes Sunday night.
Denver company spends $21 million buying affordable housing in Maine
Steele Properties, based in Denver, Colorado, plans to renovate about 170 units at properties in Fairfield, Farmington, Pittsfield, Richmond, Skowhegan, West Bath and Winslow.
Farmington-based RSU 9 budget defeated by narrow margin
Results in New Sharon were originally reported inversely by clerks there, but unofficial results now show that residents in the district voted to reject the district’s $33.9 million budget proposal.
In marathon meeting, RSU 9 residents approve $33.9 million budget
The budget will now go to the 10 district towns for approval in a referendum.
Two from Farmington arrested in Phillips burglary case
Brandy Pease, 21, and Shawn Burnell, 26, were both charged with a felony for allegedly stealing electronics and drug-related items earlier this month.
Farmington’s Narrow Gauge Cinema to unveil new drive-in theater
The theater will offer $25 per vehicle double features on weekends and $15 single features on weekdays
Farmington crash breaks bone, causes minor damage
A woman driving a car who failed to see an ATV crossing at an intersection caused the crash.