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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Farmington board accepts Homeland Security grants for police, fire departments
The Police Department was awarded $18,000 while Farmington Fire Rescue received $16,433.
American Legion National Commander visits Roderick-Crosby Post 28 in Farmington
The 105th American Legion National Commander spoke at Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28.
Community gets together, discusses needs at the Homestead in Farmington
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force hosted a free community dinner at the Homestead Kitchen Bar to discuss strengths and weaknesses within the community.
New Vineyard Select Board revisits past concerns and revises solutions
Selectmen revisit topics discussed in the recent past and make changes.
Farmington tax bills explained
The revaluation underway in Farmington was not used to determine this year’s taxes.
Speeding, fireworks and noise concerns highlight Kingfield meeting
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. reviewed traffic data, discussed fireworks complaints, and addressed noise issues during the Oct. 21 Kingfield Select Board meeting, while Town Manager Leanna Targett later noted that the traffic data might have been affected by Route 16 vehicles.
More cannabis recalled for yeast, mold, bacterial contamination
The expansion of a previous recall impacts preground flower of the strain ‘Frozay,’ plus preground flower, prerolls and blunts of the strains ‘Frosted Cookies’ – all produced by Nova Farms.
Ukrainian man settles lawsuit against Livermore couple over labor trafficking
Oleksandr Bulatov has agreed to drop his lawsuit against Kathryn and Michael Cook of Livermore.
More than 1,500 Mainers will get relief from $1.8 million in medical debts
A local nonprofit partnered with a national charity to wipe out $1.8 million in unpaid medical bills.