The Chesterville Select Board discussed accepting the general assistance ordinance and its appendices, opting to conduct further research before revisiting the matter at its next meeting.
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Wilton board approves application for Dunkin’ shop
Construction on the new Dunkin’ is expected to begin in the spring, but demolition of an existing building may be done sooner.
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Mt. Blue Relays blend fun and competition
FARMINGTON — With music playing throughout the event, some runners in costume, some teams with parents and/or coaches participating, the Mt. Blue Relays provided a fun atmosphere in the week preceding the KVAC League Championship. But there was also a competitive aspect. The Camden Hills boys and Bangor girls took first place among the 18 […]
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Wilton approves money for employee insurance coverage
Town Manager Maria Greeley said the town failed to notify employees who would have been eligible for the program when the law went into effect in September 2019.
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Rangeley voters to consider ordinances for alternative energy systems, amendments to vendor’s licensing
Polling hours Nov. 5 are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town office.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Federal appeals court upholds prosecution of couple in Franklin County marijuana, money laundering case
Eleven people are under indictment in the case, five have pleaded guilty; in addition, a former assistant district attorney pleaded guilty and sentenced, and a Strong businessman has pleaded guilty for his involvement.
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Youth excel at second Farmington Open Chess Tournament
The ranked tournament drew competitors from across New England.
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RSU 9 celebrates ribbon cutting at new district office in Farmington
RSU 9 marked the official opening of its new district office at the historic Holman Mission House, which offers improved accessibility and frees up space for student programming at Mt. Blue Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Farmington tax rate set at $21.45 per $1,000 in property value
The new rate is up $1.54 over last year’s rate.
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Farmington marker at major intersection to denote Blue Star Highway
The seven foot tall marker will be placed in the median by the intersection of routes 2, 4 and 27 across from the Department of Health and Human Services building.