Business Manager Kris Pottle presented the 5-year plan to pay down the expense in a previous meeting but had been directed to work on additional scenarios: two plans that would pay off the expense in one year and two plans that would take three years.
Nicole Carter
Staff Writer
Nicole joined Sun Journal’s Western Maine Weeklies group in 2019 as a staff writer for the Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser. Later she moved over to the Advertiser Democrat where she covers Oxford Hills communities and School Administrative District 17. She seizes every opportunity to research and write about local history and she enjoys writing features that leave readers with a smile. Nicole graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Maine with a B.A. in history and concentration in creative writing. She held audience development and marketing positions at several Maine-based trade media companies in the Portland area before taking on community news. When not working she is an avid reader and fiber artist and enjoys observing local wildlife, from snakes and blue frogs to large game and carnivores. She and her husband, Greg, share their secluded homestead in Peru with an assortment of cats, dogs, alpacas and chickens.
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Farmington ceremony honors POW/MIA servicemen
Members of the James A. McKechnie VFW Post and Roderick Crosby American Legion Post No. 28 of Farmington gathered at Meeting House Park for the fifth year to honor servicemen imprisoned during war or missing in action as part of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
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FJ municipal agenda
Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda Date: September 24, 2019 Place: The Forum – Mt. Blue Campus Time: 6:30 p.m. I. Call to order II. Pledge III. Public comment IV. Report of the Chairperson V. Superintendent’s Report – Tina Meserve A. Notice of new hires and transfer VI. Presentations A. Gear […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
County’s 4-H auction brings out the best
About three dozen lots of pork, lamb, turkey and poultry were sold at the Farmington Fair’s Youth Auction Wednesday night. Some kids opted to donate their proceeds to community members in need. Bidders were rewarded with healthily-raised, locally grown food.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Jeff Howatt: Teacher, guide and storyteller
Jeffrey Howatt of Farmington has been a math teacher for 30 years and a Maine Guide for 28 years. To his own surprise, he is now a published writer as well.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton construction project brings headaches
The owners of Mt. Law Wreathes ‘n Bakery on Pond Road expressed concern at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting about losing business when the road is closed for culvert work later this month.
Posted inFranklin, News
Farmington Fair’s rides and games keep the kids happy
Cushing Amusements, a carnival based in Wilmington, MA that serves fairs, fundraisers, and private events throughout New England, brought its collection of rides and games to the Farmington Fair for the first time. The carnival activities were a big hit with the 6-and-under crowd.
Posted inFranklin, News
Wilton board sets vote on banning electrical transmission project applications
The moratorium would affect Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile transmission line through Western Maine.
Posted inFranklin, News
Farmington Fair adjusts to tragedy
After shutting down operations on Monday in deference to the tragic death of Farmington Fire Captain Michael Bell just one street over from the fairgrounds, the Farmington Fair has re-opened.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
The 179th Farmington Fair has begun
The weather was perfect for Opening Day at the Farmington Fair.