By one vote, Vienna residents supported buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls school at 144 High St. in Farmington, but all other towns said no.
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Franklin County to create 3 offices at Farmington jail
The renovations, at a cost of $162,800, will be paid for through a federal grant.
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Franklin County applications for opioid settlement funds available April 1
Applications must support prevention, treatment, harm reduction and/or recovery in Franklin County.
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Farmington’s Alana Knapp reflects on libraries, literacy and community
Farmington resident Alana Knapp, assistant director of Treat Memorial Library, shares how her rural upbringing shaped her passion for literacy and community engagement.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Border patrol detains 16 migrants at Franklin, Somerset jails
Sixteen migrants in Franklin County were detained this week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to booking logs.
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Farmington board learns of downtown improvements
The process began last November with work expected to begin in spring 2026, be completed in 2027.
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RSU 9 superintendent reviews budget, cybersecurity
The RSU 9 board of directors discussed the district’s budget, cybersecurity risks, and the upcoming Wilton bridge closure at its March 11 meeting.
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Mt. Blue nutrition director warns of federal funding cuts
Cuts to nutrition funding will limit the district’s ability to buy food from local producers, Andrew Hutchins said at the Regional School Unit 9 board meeting March 11.
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Farmington officials explain proposed budget, up 3.0% from 2024
The proposed municipal budget for 2025 is $9.31 million, up $275,255 over the current spending plan.
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Farmington-based school district votes Monday on buying Arthur D. Ingalls Center
RSU 9 residents engaged in a respectful, critical discussion at a March 19 public Q&A, questioning officials about the financial sustainability, management responsibilities, and grant eligibility of the proposed Arthur D. Ingalls Center purchase ahead of the March 24 vote.