The Select Board planned to set the cost of living adjustment at the Nov. 26 meeting.
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Chester Greenwood Day and the earmuff to be celebrated Dec. 7
This year’s celebration will be the 48th version of the event that made Farmington a media event in 1977.
Franklin County Children’s Task Force hosts Magic 1-2-3 parenting series
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is hosting the “Magic 1-2-3: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12” series at Cascade Brook School, offering parents practical strategies to improve child behavior through a supportive, community-focused program.
MSAD 58 agrees on how to spend remaining nutrition money
The MSAD 58 board of directors gave ideas on how to spend remaining nutrition funds.
Jay wants more information before considering contribution for Franklin County grant for river gauges
The total project cost is $151,400. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program would pay 75%, or $113,550.
New Sharon man requests new trial in unlawful sexual contact case
A Franklin County juror allegedly contacted the victim following the trial.
Police arrest Phillips man, recover items after series of burglaries
An array of items retrieved were identified as stolen from a series of camp breaks, storage facility breaks and a residential burglary within the last four months.
Five arrested, 72 grams of fentanyl seized in central Maine
According to authorities, three of those arrested following a monthslong investigation were from New York City, while two were from Chesterville.
Farmington selectmen consider downtown crosswalk improvements after pedestrian fatality
State highway officials recently visited the area and made several recommendations.
There are more Christmas parades, tree lightings and visits with Santa planned
Several communities plan holiday events.