Commissioners spend four hours Wednesday evening searching for areas to cut in the preliminary budget.
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Overhead costs too much to keep Lisbon Art Works open
Dozens of Lisbon artists sold and displayed their work at the shop over the roughly year it was open.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington tax commitment isn’t set, taxes to be due later than expected
The tax commitment has not been set, due date must be 45 days after commitment is made.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Select Board delays culvert plan after cost estimate increases
The Kingfield Select Board decided to delay fixing the culvert on Lander Steam until next year, following concerns about downsizing and budget constraints discussed during their Sept. 17 meeting.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Enthusiastic entries shine despite small turnout at 4-H Dairy Goat Show at Farmington Fair
4H goat show was held Sept. 20 at the Farmington Fair in Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 principals discuss community school initiatives, playground expansion, and staffing challenges
At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board of directors meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
One Farmington department head retires, another leaving to take job with state
Wastewater/Sewer Superintendent Stephen Millett’s is retiring Sept. 27 while Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Foster will be leaving Oct. 18 after accepting a position with Bureau of Parks and Lands.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Coplin Plt. crash ejects driver of street sweeper, is life flighted
A crash between a tractor trailer and a street sweeper sends man to hospital via life flight.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
‘Women are veterans too’: Veterans tell their stories at Women Veteran’s Luncheon in Farmington
Veterans shared stories, history, discussed inequalities at the Honoring Women Veteran’s Luncheon.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
New Vineyard stops charging for Transfer Station stickers after realizing it breaks ordinance
Board of Selectmen make a decision on Transfer Station stickers, updates on remodeling and Planning Board.