On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the ten towns that send their children to the Regional School Unit 9 district will vote on the purchase-lease agreement for Holman Mission House in Farmington.
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“As long as the stories live, our spirits live”: University of Maine at Farmington holds panel discussion on Wabanaki struggles
As part of Indigenous Peoples Week, University of Maine at Farmington held a panel discussion Oct. 16 on the Wabanaki’s current political struggles, the journey to date to assert sovereignty and efforts by others along the way.
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Wilton continues interviews for town manager
Current Town Manager Perry Ellsworth confirmed on Tuesday the town is still in the interview process for the position of town manager.
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New dentist office hits Wilton
Opened on Monday, Oct. 2, Western Mountain Dentistry is looking to become a staple of the community helmed by a UMF graduate.
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Supplies sought by 3C Society to help Norlands
3C Society is asking for cookies and wreath making supplies as part of its efforts to help with Christmas at Norlands.
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Adult Ed reports Franklin County lowest in ‘disconnected youth’
Area has the lowest number of disconnected youth among the counties in western and central Maine, Director Mary Redmond-Luce reported to the RSU board of directors on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
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David Robbins Youth Sports Fund established
The David Robbins Youth Sports Fund will ‘level the playing field’ for Farmington youth.
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Farmington supports opposition to national wildlife refuge
Selectmen on Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved supporting a letter of opposition to the proposed national wildlife refuge in northern Franklin County.
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Farmington approves Downtown TIF expenditures
Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved spending $13,000 for shop local banners and $10,000 to amend the Downtown TIF plan.
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UMF receives grant funding for GEAR UP
Maine’s congressional delegation announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26, that $4 million would be allocated annually to the GEAR UP program, which has helped prepare Maine students for postsecondary education since 1998.