WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]
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Community input vital to cultural planning
WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]
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Officials told connectivity drives economic development
JAY — Officials from Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton were told Thursday that internet connectivity is necessary for economic development in greater Franklin County. Greater Franklin Development Corp. Executive Director Charlie Woodworth and consultant Brian Lippold met with selectmen and town managers to discuss the results of the Franklin County Broadband Initiative Planning Study. […]
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Residents want timeline for improved internet service
FARMINGTON — Nearly 100 people at a public meeting Wednesday night asked when western Maine could have affordable high-speed internet service like the rest of the state. The answer: There appears to be a plan but no definite timeline. The meeting at Franklin Memorial Hospital was a step forward in a grassroots effort to inform […]
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Freeman Township to lead Franklin County council
FARMINGTON — A Freeman Township man has been hired as executive director of the Greater Franklin Development Council, according to a news release. Charlie Woodworth will take over the position on Sept. 4. He succeeds Alison Hagerstrom of Farmington who has led the organization for 15 years. Hagerstrom will retire Aug. 31. Most recently Woodworth […]
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Chesterville board tables broadband funding request
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen last Thursday tabled a request for funding to support a plan for broadband services in Franklin County. Earlier this year, the board wrote a letter of support for a planning grant to improve access to high-speed internet service in greater Franklin County. Charlie Woodworth, a representative of the Opportunity Center of North Franklin County, said […]
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Franklin County internet initiative speeds up
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to send a letter of support for the Opportunity Center of North Franklin County Inc., which intends to apply for a planning grant to improve access to high-speed internet service. Commissioners asked county Clerk Julie Magoon to write the letter. The center is working with Rangeley Economic Opportunity […]