More than 300 Mallett School students and staff paraded through Farmington dressed as their favorite book characters, celebrating over two decades of a cherished reading tradition.
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Mt. Blue Garden Club honors veterans, revives holiday decorating tradition
The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club held a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony and will decorate Farmington’s Titcomb House with evergreens for Chester Greenwood Day.
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Farmington’s Main Street construction expected to begin in spring 2026
The Select Board reviewed Phase 1 plans for reconstruction, featuring new sidewalks, lighting and drainage improvements.
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Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
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Bail revoked for alleged leader of illicit Farmington marijuana operation
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
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UMF bringing ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life
The University of Maine at Farmington will present a community-centered, music-filled production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Nov. 20-23 at the Emery Community Arts Center, featuring local performers of all ages and a call to support area food pantries.
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Farmington principal issues apology in wake of uproar over ICE Halloween costume
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
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Revaluation error causes $2.3M budget shortfall in Farmington
The Select Board is pursuing a $10.50 property tax rate and will ask residents at a special town meeting to approve using $700,000 in fund balance.
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Farmington middle school principal’s ICE costume sparks backlash
Some say Mount Blue Middle School Principal James Black’s Halloween costume showed poor judgment. His family says it was a private photo that got blown out of proportion when it was shared online.
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Alleged ringleader in illicit Farmington pot operation obtained firearm, made threats, officials say
Prosecutors say Lucas Sirois, 45, of Rangeley, who is set to go to trial next week, violated his bail conditions.