Two corrections officers were also hired to be paid out of a $1 million, to be dispersed over three years to address substance use and opioid use recovery, and recidivism.
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Farmington’s Franklin Savings Bank promotes Augusta woman
Lauren Breton is now commercial loan servicing officer with the bank.
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Farmington exhibition seeks art entries
‘Free Art: of the Unconventional Eccentric’ will be on view April 1-30.
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UMF researchers want to know, how smart is your cat?
The Maine Cat Lab at the University of Maine at Farmington is conducting the first-ever international study of cat intelligence.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Four skiers on 1 pair of skis compete in Farmington race
Teams of four skiers, all strapped into the same pair of gigantic wooden skis, attempt to ski as fast as they can as a unit at Titcomb Mountain’s Giant Ski Race.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Maine hikers prepare for 100-Mile Wilderness trek on Appalachian Trail
The trio is attempting the rare midwinter traverse to raise $10,000 for underprivileged youth through United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Hope Fund.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 reviews AI guidelines, approves technology grant
The RSU 9 board approved new AI usage guidelines, a technology grant for iPads and whiteboards, and set a March 24 referendum for a $1.6 million former school purchase and creation of a community resource hub.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington board considering tax payment schedule, fiscal year change Tuesday
Selectmen moved the discussion to Feb. 11 so both sides could be presented at once, but with Town Manager Erica LaCroix out sick it will now be taken up at the Feb. 25 meeting.
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Farmington Fire and Ice Festival returns with new events
“This much-loved community tradition is back with all your favorite events, plus some exciting new additions to make it the best one yet,” said event organizer Courtney Austin.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington approves support letter for CES
Farmington selectmen on Feb. 11 voted to write a letter of support to assist The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies with future fundraising efforts.