Stories about Farmington

Arrest log

FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Shawn Flaherty, 37, Jay, domestic violence assault, violation of bail warrants, Jan. 9, no bail listed, Jay Police Department. * Christian Trefethen, 28, Farmington, probation violat...

Farmington dance to benefit fuel-oil assistance

FARMINGTON — A Hollywood dress-up dance planned for Feb. 3 to raise funds for fuel oil assistance has raised $1,450 from ticket sales and donations. The dance begins at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Maine at Farmington's North Dining Hall. More than 15 Franklin County communi...

Tax prep workshop to target business owners

FARMINGTON — Women, Work & Community will offer a three-hour workshop, “Tax Prep for Business Owners,” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Women, Work & Community office, 108 Perham St. Snow date ...

Starks voters seek to join RSU 9

FARMINGTON — An effort that could bring Starks into Regional School District 9 moved a step forward this week. On Tuesday, two-thirds of the residents of the Somerset County town voted 164-27 to support withdrawing from RSU 59 based in Madison and join RSU 9. At the RSU 9 boar...

Kids First program offered in Farmington, Topsham

FARMINGTON — A Kids First Program will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at two locations. The event will be held at Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Drive, Topsham. To register call 761-2709 or register online at www.kidsfirstcenter.org. The eve...

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Extension meeting INDUSTRY — The Industry Extension will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 at Shorey Chapel. Program will be International. For more information contact Barbara Titcomb at 778-6780. Free supper JAY — This month's...

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CPR class FARMINGTON — The Fitness and Recreation Center will host a first aid and CPR/AED course from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. A one-hour lunch break is provided. This course meets the requirements for individuals who coach and care for children. ...

White to run for sheriff

FARMINGTON – Tom White of Jay has announced that he is a Republican candidate for Franklin County sheriff in the June primary. A deputy sheriff for 25 years, White has worked for three Franklin County sheriffs and has an extensive knowledge of the operation of the department. White ...

FCHN establishes fuel fund

FARMINGTON – Rebecca Ryder, FCHN president, has announced that Franklin Community Health Network has established a fuel fund for employees who may require assistance with heating costs this winter. The fund is administered by the Western Maine Community Action Fuel Assistance Program...

Farmington Rec program to teach basketball basics to youngsters

FARMINGTON — An entry level basketball program for boys and girls in grades one or two, or those 6 years of age, begins Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Farmington Recreation Department.Registrations for Prep Basketball are being accepted through Tuesday. A single group of players will meet from...