Several residents of the county either spoke or sent in emails in support of nonprofit organizations being funded at the agencies’ request levels and noted during a public hearing Tuesday the good the agencies do.
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Farmington board approves police expenditures, outlines options in absence of an assessor
Farmington Selectmen on Tuesday approved reimbursing $34,428 to Jay for a new hire’s officer training and spending $52,515.80 for a new police vehicle.
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Marshalls coming to Hannaford Drive in Farmington
A second new store, The Granite Group, is planning to move into the former Bouffard’s Furniture & Carpet building at 622 Wilton Road.
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Mt. Blue High School Art Show ‘Celebrating Creativity!’ on display at UMF gallery
The Mt. Blue High School Art Show will be on display at to the Emery Community Arts Center at The University of Maine at Farmington. The exhibit, “Celebrating Creativity!” will be on display from Saturday, May 13, through Saturday, June 3. An opening reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. The […]
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University of Maine at Farmington graduates: Good work is hoped for all of you
More than 300 from among 347 UMF graduating students in bachelor or master degree programs were conferred degrees.
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UMaine Farmington team places 3rd in leadership competition
FARMINGTON — A team of six student leaders from the University of Maine at Farmington recently competed in the annual Collegiate Leadership Competition. The UMF team was one of 25 teams competing from the U.S. and Canada in a two-day virtual competition, where the team from Farmington placed third for their results score and fourth […]
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Franklin County producers may be eligible for assistance
A flood and high winds caused severe damage May 1 in Sandy River watershed areas of the county. Those who have suffered severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the Franklin County Farm Service Agency, according to a news release from the agency. For land to be […]
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Franklin County commissioners accept bid for generator for jail
The $158,000 will be budgeted in the 2023-24 county jail budget.
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Farmington Public Works expenses approved, programs discussed
Purchase of a plow truck and two other vehicles was approved by Farmington Selectmen Tuesday, April 25.
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Farmington-based United Way lists 2023 Community Partners
Each year, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area gathers volunteer community members to meet with the task of investing in community partners with the money raised throughout the year. It is difficult in that there is often more need than there is money to invest, and this year is no exception, according to a news […]