The Farmington Fire Rescue Department’s 2020 budget proposal is 50.54% higher than last year which adds two full-time firefighters and one per diem in order to provide 24-hour coverage.
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Thoughts from the Rose parade
Farmington firefighters Stephan Bunker and Patty Cormier share their thoughts and experiences from the Rose or Tournament of Roses parade.
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On this date in Maine history: Jan. 10
Jan. 10, 1791: After more than three years of construction, Maine’s iconic Portland Head Light, located in Cape Elizabeth, goes into service. The lighthouse includes a 72-foot tower and 16 whale oil lamps. A renovation in 1865 increases the tower height 20 feet. A duplex home for the head lighthouse keeper, the assistant lighthouse keeper […]
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Town Office operations to resume in New Sharon
The move into the New Sharon Congregational Church vestry is expected to be completed over the weekend.
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MEGA sale FARMINGTON — Calling all vendors! It’s time to register for Maine’s MEGA Yard Sale, scheduled on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farmington Fairgrounds. Now is the time to register to sell your hand-crafts, direct sales items, antiques, or unwanted items. Early bird registration ends March 31 […]
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Temple Historical Society: Recipes wanted
TEMPLE — Temple Historical Society is seeking new recipes from residents to include in the update of the 1980 Historical Society Cookbook. “We are keeping the original recipes and adding the recipes of this generation,” said Betsy Graves, vice president of the society. “We are hoping Temple families will give us their favorite recipes to […]
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Maine lawmakers push for new school safety center to reduce risk of shooting
It was a key recommendation of a consultant hired in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings in 2012, but the state has been slow to act.
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More housing for seniors coming to Farmington
With the release of voter approved funds, a 24-unit facility can move forward in Farmington.
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Wilton parking, traffic discussions continue
Wilton selectpersons continued discussing potential changes to the Parking and Traffic Ordinance which would allow exceptions to the three-hour parking limit on a portion of Main Street.
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Obituary: Carole
JAY – Carole M. Holt, 77, a resident of Jay, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at Central Maine Medical Center, …