Acceptance was the resounding theme for the day, with attendees echoing how amazing it was to feel welcomed and celebrate for the day in a rural area.
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Gov. Mills tours Kingfield reconstruction project
The Maine Department of Transportation’s Western Maine Gateways Project is intended to “enhance mobility and safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles,” offering easier access to downtown Kingfield’s businesses, according to a release.
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Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in town’s history
Organizers say it is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.
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Wilton voters OK veterans memorial, talks on consolidating services in the region
Voters authorize $175,000 for memorial in Lakeview Cemetery.
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RSU 9 considering career, tech ed center at middle school
FARMINGTON — An offer to build a career and technical education center at Mt. Blue Middle School has received initial support from the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors. Richard Bjorn and the Bjorn Foundation would donate $2.5 million to establish the Bjorn Center for Career and Technical Education to “expand hands-on learning opportunities […]
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Wilton recount determines Wells winner
In the first count conducted following the Tuesday, June 14, election, Mike Wells won with just one more vote than candidate Cherieann Harrison.
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Wilton recount determines Mike Wells winner of Select Board seat
In the first count conducted following Tuesday’s election, Wells won with 190 votes to challengers Cherieann Harrison’s 189 and Evret Greer’s 45.
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Photos: Gov. Mills campaigns with familiar faces of Farmington
Mills met with constituents, family and friends at a campaign event in her hometown, Farmington on Tuesday. Photos by the Franklin Journal’s Kay Neufeld.
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Voters approve $40 million budget for Farmington-based school district
RSU 9’s 2022-23 budget, a $1.13 million increase over the current year, will cost taxpayers across the district’s 10 towns $13.78 million.
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Recount requested for one-vote Wilton Select Board win
Mike Wells won a seat on the Wilton Select Board by just one vote, and candidate Cherieann Harrison has since requested a recount. Incumbent Tiffany Maiuri won the other open seat on the board Tuesday night.