Town treasurer LucyAnn Cook said the program could save her about eight hours a week and the town $8,817 annually.
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Volunteers, donations needed for free Christmas dinner
The 3C Society will be offering a free take-out style dinner from 12-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, at the Harnden Masonic Lodge in Wilton.
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Homelessness tiny-house initiative calls for sponsors
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting a “Raise the Roof!” fundraiser concert Saturday, Nov. 13, to fund a tiny-home initiative that will provide homeless youth with affordable, comfortable housing.
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Veterans Day events planned in Farmington, Wilton
Veterans will be recognized Thursday, Nov. 11, with programs that morning in Farmington and later in Wilton.
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Chesterville trucks to be repaired, driver shortage an issue
A blown engine in the Ford F550 will be replaced and repairs on other trucks should be completed within the next two weeks.
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Wilton discusses $220,000 of American Rescue Plan funds, plans for spending
The Town of Wilton has received the first of its two American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $220,000.
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Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.
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Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies.
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Wilton discusses county commissioners referendum question
State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.
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UMF could receive $1M in funding from federal budget bills
U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced she secured $57.5 million for the University of Maine system in a draft for the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bills.