FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is accepting applications for its back-to-school Packs for Progress program. To complete an application and for more information, visit uwtva.org. People should check out the new eligibility guidelines as well. The deadline for applications is Monday, Aug. 5. Pickup dates will be the week of Aug. […]
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Open Farm Day: 35th year of showcasing local agriculture in Franklin County
A number of Franklin County farms are participating this year and will be offering tours, activities and products to buy.
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Feds expand study on Coburn Gore border crossing in northern Franklin County
The U.S. General Services Administration plans to spend $85 million to $95 million to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station on Route 27 in Coburn Gore on the Quebec, Canada, border.
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Franklin County commissioners accept new bylaws for opioid advisory committee
The previous committee was suspended in April.
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Mt. Blue High School celebrates class of 2024’s perseverance
The Farmington school awarded diplomas to 163 students at Sunday’s graduation ceremony.
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Memorial Day events planned in Farmington, Weld
The centennial of the Teague World War I Memorial Arch in Farmington will be celebrated while an updated monument in Weld will be dedicated on Monday, May 27.
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More than 2,700 acres of critical wildlife habitat conserved in Maine’s High Peaks Region in northern Franklin County
The purchase price of the 21 parcels was about $3.8 million.
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Feds: Maine illegal marijuana grows may be tied to Chinese crime organizations
The U.S. Attorney’s office said Friday that federal authorities are investigating an estimated 100 illegal growing sites in Maine, as well as similar activities in 19 other states.
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A lightly traveled border outpost in western Maine is getting a $95 million upgrade
Built in 1932, the station at Coburn Gore is 1 of 5 in Maine in line for overhauls with federal infrastructure funds. But the reasons for this crossing’s outsized expense aren’t entirely clear.
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Franklin County receives 4 applications for unorganized territory road supervisor
Commissioners approved the use of the county parking lot for the Summer Fest on July 27 in Farmington.