Major Douglas Blauvelt of Farmington had been a corrections officer since 2003 and became jail administrator in 2009. Lt. John Donald will step up in the interim.
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Farmington-based school district voting on grant for community resource center
Voters in Regional School Unit 9 will decide March 24 on accepting $1.6 million to buy the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
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Wilton, North Jay boil-water order lifted
Residents of Wilton and North Jay were notified Tuesday afternoon that a boil-water order issued Friday was being lifted.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine is a proving ground for commercial chaga farming
With 9,000 acres of forest seeded with chaga mushroom spores, the first harvest of an expected 350,000 pounds is three-and-a-half years away.
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Substance use disorder problem in Franklin County takes many to address
During a recent meeting at Franklin County Recovery Center, representatives of a volunteer group spoke about the needs in the community.
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New Ventures Maine grant program seeks applications
The grants support new or expanded business marketing and promotion.
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Maine officials warn of thin ice after Franklin County rescue
A game warden and an ice fisherman pulled a 68-year-old Industry man from Clearwater Pond on New Year’s Day.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Rangeley town official pleads guilty to operating under the influence of alcohol
Justice Nancy Mills sentenced Traci Lavoie to a $500 fine and a 150-day loss of her driver’s license.
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Farmington courthouse access changing Jan. 1, 2025
The county is tightening up security at the courthouse.
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Windows to be replaced at Franklin County Courthouse
All of the windows on the main floor and second floor will be replaced with Andersen windows, county Facility Manager Nick Palmer said.