FARMINGTON — Opening day at the Farmington Fair was a dress-up affair. On Sunday, a costume contest for 3- and 4-year-olds drew many people to the Worthley Show Arena. Franklin County Cooperative Extension Community Education Assistant Judy Smith said the contest was open to any boy or girl, not just those in the 4-H program. […]
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Face Time: Carold Folsom handling emergencies in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Carold “CL” Folsom of Salem Township grew up in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth Academy in 1986. When things didn’t go as initially planned to go into law enforcement, he entered the social service field after he met his wife Julie. The couple will be married 25 years on Monday, Sept. 17. “We […]
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PUC urged to reject CMP application for transmission line
FARMINGTON — Most of the nearly 30 people testifying at a public hearing Friday evening urged the Public Utilities Commission to reject Central Maine Power’s application to build a 145-mile transmission line through western Maine. Nearly 150 people filled the Lincoln Auditorium at University of Maine at Farmington for the PUC hearing on the application. The […]
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RSU 73 board approves teacher contract
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a three-year teachers’ contract that includes pay increases for everyone. Chief negotiator Julie Taylor said the agreement was geared to attract more new teachers, so their wage hikes will be more than veteran staffers. The contract also has teachers paying more for their […]
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Mt. Blue students scour Sandy River for flies, larvae
Mt. Blue Middle School eighth-graders venture Thursday morning into the Sandy River in Farmington to identify and count insect nymphs and larvae. The results of their research might indicate how agricultural runoff is affecting the river, according to teacher Greg Veayo. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) FARMINGTON — Eighth-graders from Mt. Blue Middle School waded into the Sandy […]
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Jay Tax Club has 14 members
JAY — Fourteen property owners have signed up for the town’s 2018-19 Tax Club, allowing them to pay their bills over eight months. Started three years ago, the club had 29 members the first year and 33 the second, Town Clerk Ronda Palmer said. The rules for members include: • The property must be the […]
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Gearing up for the Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — Tractor batteries are charged, the grass is trimmed, historic displays are dusted and buildings are cleaned. It has taken months of dedicated work but organizers of the weeklong 178th annual Farmington Fair are ready to welcome fairgoers. The exhibition takes place Sunday, Sept 16, through Saturday, Sept. 22, with all of the usual displays, […]
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Carthage man recovering at a Portland hospital from burns received in a house fire
CARTHAGE — A local man was in fair condition Wednesday at a Portland hospital after suffering serious burns in a fire Tuesday morning at his house on Route 142. Willis Berry, 64, is expected to undergo “many surgeries and medical treatments in his future,” according to a GoFundMe page set up to raise money to […]
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Strong selectmen to review bank fees
STRONG — Selectman Mike Pond came prepared Tuesday night with several recommendations, which other members of the Board of Selectmen unanimously accepted. Pond requested a review of banking options in an effort to reduce charges incurred by the town. The town now uses Bangor Savings Bank for most of its accounts. Pond said the bank […]
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Farmington town manager's review set
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday scheduled its annual review of Town Manager Richard Davis’ performance for Sept. 25. The review will be done in executive session and will be based on criteria including relationships with boards and committees, leadership of the municipality, relationships with other legislative bodies and progress toward goals. Over […]