WILTON — The water district superintendent recommended a proactive assessment of the town’s water plant Tuesday as the Board of Selectpersons toured the plant. It’s not for today but down the road, a plan for the future, Justin Futia said as he showed board members corrosion on the large tanks that filter the town’s drinking […]
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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner to deliver UMF commencement address
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and historian Alan Shaw Taylor will deliver this year’s commencement address. The ceremony takes place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, behind the Olsen Student Center. Taylor is only the fourth person to twin two Pulitzer Prizes for American history since […]
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Wilton mom fulfills pledge to son who died in El Faro sinking
WILTON — Deb Roberts has fulfilled the promise she made to her son the day the Coast Guard called off the search for the crew of the SS El Faro, which sank during Hurricane Joaquin in the Bahamas on Oct. 1, 2015. Roberts’ son, Michael Holland, 25, of Wilton, was one of 33 crew members […]
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Franklin County commissioners wants more information on ACO position
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners want more information on a proposed animal control officer position that would be paid for through the unorganized territory budget and towns that would be involved. It is a pilot project that would be evaluated. The towns of Avon, Farmington, Industry, New Sharon and Phillips are interested in the county […]
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Franklin County budget panel to take up proposed $6.2 million spending plan
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners have proposed a $6.2 million spending package for 2016-17, an increase of approximately $400,000. The proposal does not factor in anticipated revenues, which are still being reviewed. The current budget is about $5.8 million. For the first time since 2008, the jail budget and revenues need to be considered as […]
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Neighbors concerned over CMP purchase of Wilton property
WILTON — The sale of a Main Street property to Central Maine Power has neighbors concerned as rumors about construction of a proposed substation circulate. Phil and Kim Hilton confirmed that their property at 1228 Main St. has been sold to Central Maine Power. The town has not received an application from CMP for new […]
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Wilton, Rumford to participate in community development program
WILTON — The town has been selected to receive a $1,000 matching grant by participating in the community development program Making Headway in Your Community. The program is a joint effort of GrowSmart Maine and the Maine Downtown Center at the Maine Development Foundation. The selection recognizes the town’s efforts to develop and improve the […]
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Livermore hires Bruce Webster as part-time maintenance worker
LIVERMORE — The Board of Selectpersons Monday night hired Bruce Webster of Livermore Falls as a part-time maintenance/highway worker. The town has been without a maintenance person since Dan Boothby resigned on Dec. 18, 2015. Webster will start at $12 per hour and will be responsible for general maintenance at all town facilities. He does not […]
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Absentee ballots available Thursday in Jay
JAY – The last day to get an absentee ballot to vote on the municipal and Regional School Unit 73 budgets and elections is Thursday, April 21, unless people have a special circumstance. The ballots are available at the Town Office.
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Franklin County approves proposed budgets for jail, Sheriff’s Office
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to approve a proposed $1.89 million spending plan for the county jail for 2016-17. They also unanimously approved the proposed $1.59 million budget for the Sheriff’s Office. The entire county budget will be subject to review and approval by the Budget Advisory Committee once commissioners establish their […]