The festival kicks off its sixth year on Saturday with the theme “Seeds and Breeds: Promoting and Preserving Food Diversity” at the University of Maine Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center.
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Proposed cuts to CDBG funding threaten Maine projects, services
More than $16 million a year flows into Maine communities in CDBG grants, funding for housing and social service agencies that could be shut down under the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the Housing and Urban Development budget.
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University of Maine at Farmington students host ‘Addiction in Our Community’ event
Students in the school’s Addiction Rehabilitation program created the event to help campus and community recovery effort as the state continues to grapple with record numbers of overdose deaths.
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Falls General Store fire in Farmington ruled arson
State fire investigators are seeking additional information from the public.
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Some central Maine schools miss out on regional grant opportunities from state
The Maine Department of Education recently awarded nearly $3 million in grant money to seven collaborative applications from schools around the state, but proposals from Good Will-Hinckley and others were not accepted.
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Farmington store, apartment damaged by late night fire
The fire, which occurred on Croswell Road around 11 p.m. Tuesday, is being investigated by the Office of State Fire Marshal.
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Farmington voters approve $5.8 million budget at Town Meeting
The budget represents a significant increase from recommended totals following an outpouring of support for the town’s Public Works Department and library.
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Franklin County high-speed chase ends with arrest, multiple charges
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said Carter A. Sides, 23, led police on a chase early Tuesday morning that at times reached speeds of 90 to 100 mph.
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Farmington residents OK $250,000 more for public works at Town Meeting
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.