The vote at Monday’s night’s annual Town Meeting followed impassioned pleas from the department’s foreman and director to about 120 residents in attendance.
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Farmington food pantry ex-treasurer sentenced to 30 days in jail, pay $291K in restitution
Mary O’Donal, 74, pleaded guilty last month to a charge of theft that carried a recommended sentence of three years in prison, with all but 30 days suspended, plus three years’ probation and restitution.
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Jay man appears in court over road rage incident involving gun
Jacob Couture, 27, is charged with felony terrorizing and two misdemeanors in connection with the Dec. 10 incident in Franklin County.
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University of Maine at Farmington wins $174,000 grant for mathematics coaching project
The funding will go toward two years of training for kindergarten-through-grade 8 mathematics teachers to become coaches in the subject for their school districts.
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The Children’s Center of Augusta expands again, now in Franklin County
With satellite locations in Skowhegan and Gardiner, the center offers support needs and case management for young children with autism and developmental delays and their families.
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Former Farmington food pantry treasurer pleads guilty to stealing more than $10,000
As part of a plea agreement, Mary O’Donal is proposed to spend 30 days in prison and did not contest the state’s contention that the theft topped $300,000.
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University of Maine Farmington students secure $5,000 grant for homeless shelter
The grant will help the 16-bed Western Maine Homeless Outreach shelter keep its doors open for residents during the day.
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Farmington homeowner calls for road change after tractor-trailer slams into house
Richard Faeth said Tuesday night’s crash was the fifth time a vehicle has crashed onto the property on Fairbanks Road.
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Three-car crash in Farmington leaves occupants with minor injuries
Erik Dodge, 21, of Chelsea, apparently fell asleep at the wheel Tuesday while driving on U.S. Route 2, police said.
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Truck hits house along Route 4 in Farmington
The road is closed and the driver and a passenger are taken to the hospital after the tractor-trailer slides off icy pavement into the home.