WILTON — Vacation Bible School will take place from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, at Calvary Hill Baptist Church, 195 Route 2, in Wilton. This year’s theme is “What a Mess!” Supper will be provided each night at 5:30 p.m., followed by Bible lessons, crafts, and games from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday […]
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Farmington Rotary awards scholarships to young area leaders
FARMINGTON — Each year, Farmington Rotary awards $1,500 scholarships to students at Mt. Abram High School and Mt. Blue High School. Funds are raised through Rotary’s annual yard sale and other fundraising efforts. The Rotary Scholarship recipients for 2025 are as follows: Mt. Abram: Summer Love Bailea Haines Mt. Blue: Anglee Brewer Carter Norton Nolan Leso, […]
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Maine DOT looking for public input on proposed $3.6 million roundabout in Jay
The roundabout at the intersections of state routes 133 and 156 would take the place of a four-way stop implemented in May 2024.
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Wilton accepts grant to turn town property into ATV parking area
The town is also struggling to get qualified candidates to fill the position of superintendent of Water and Sewer Department.
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Jay per diem firefighters, code enforcement officer get raises
The Select Board approved firefighter raises of 5% and increased the code enforcement officer’s yearly stipend by $2,350.
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Farmington to look into restoring Lac-Megantic Sister City monument
The town’s Lac-Megantic and World War II memorials have seen better days.
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Farmington house fire likely started in ceiling
Owner David Orr escaped with his dog after hearing popping noises and smelling smoke.
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More lead dust found at Franklin County courthouse; testing done this week
Commissioners learned the third floor cannot be used for office space or storage because it would not bear the weight, county Administrator Amy Bernard told commissioners.
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Farmington men burned in explosion Saturday have ‘long road ahead’
Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington and friend Mike Warren, 68, were burned when preparing to clean an oven.
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Wilton man treated for injuries from police-involved shooting after standoff
Maine State Police say they expect several criminal charges to be filed against Gabriele Wilbur, 34.