Farmington celebrates its 49th annual Chester Greenwood Day on Dec. 6 with a themed parade, tree lighting, crafts, carriage rides, and a chilly dip in Clearwater Lake.
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What to know about Green Wednesday’s pre-holiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable pre-holiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
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Chiropractor with Livermore Falls roots opens Farmington practice
Dr. Angela Lemire has opened Align & Shine Chiropractic in Farmington, continuing the three-decade legacy of care established by her late father in Livermore Falls.
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From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry
Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.
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Farmington principal issues apology in wake of uproar over ICE Halloween costume
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
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Revaluation error causes $2.3M budget shortfall in Farmington
The Select Board is pursuing a $10.50 property tax rate and will ask residents at a special town meeting to approve using $700,000 in fund balance.
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Franklin County OKs $18K cleanup to keep pests out of courthouse tower
Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
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New gauge to help monitor Wilson Lake levels more accurately
An engineering student will install a new, more precise water-level gauge at Wilson Stream Dam next summer as part of his master’s thesis, providing long-term benefits for Wilton and local lake monitoring.
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Power mishap exposes Franklin County dispatch’s aging backup system
After an HVAC contractor cut power, officials said the outdated battery backup failed, prompting urgent plans to replace it using reserve funds.
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$1M for Farmington Community Center roof project approved at special meeting
A handful of residents attended the meeting which was required after a financial statement was not included with the article when taken up at the annual town meeting in March.