FARMINGTON — Franklin County Budget Committee voted on a $5.27 million budget Thursday, which is $85,000 less than the initial proposal of $5.35 million. The Budget Committee voted first on the $5.27 million figure. County Clerk Julie Magoon had used an Excel spreadsheet to do the calculations on the committee’s cuts. After adding the numbers […]
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Farmington couple face charge in scrap metal theft
FARMINGTON — A local couple is charged with stealing $3,200 worth of scrap metal from a well-drilling business last month. Nicholas St. Pierre, 29, and Kira Simot, 26, both of Farmington, were each arrested on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Friday, Farmington Police officer Courtney Krause said. The scrap metal was […]
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Jewelry, cash taken from Farmington home
FARMINGTON — Farmington police are investigating the burglary of a Whittier Road home Thursday where an estimated $2,000 in jewelry and cash was taken. The homeowner is still working on an inventory of possessions, but the initial value of items taken is estimated at $2,000, Rachel Heseltine, department secretary, said. The burglary is believed to […]
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Senior College begins summer term
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute Senior College will kick off the summer term of classes on Wednesday, June 27, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center, North Dining Hall, 111 South St. The annual business meeting will be held at the beginning, followed by course registrations. […]
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WMCA housing services show $300,000 in weatherization savings
WILTON — Western Maine Community Action provides low income weatherization programs to the Franklin County area of the state through federal funds. WMCA delivers a quality weatherization program designed to make energy improvements to Maine’s aging and challenging housing stock. The improvements made to these dwellings assist families and elders in reducing their overall energy […]
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Special Olympics torch blazes through Farmington
FARMINGTON— Thirty-five officers and family members participated Thursday in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, running along Route 2 from the Mt. Blue Shopping Center in Farmington to the State Police Barracks in Skowhegan. “The total for the run today alone was $3,200 and we will raise another $1,000-$1,500 as a result […]
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Franklin County budget panel cuts commissioners’ benefits
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Budget Committee voted Thursday to cut county commissioners’ flex-benefit packages in half as of July 1. The panel focused its benefit cuts on part-time elected officials, which include the treasurer. They made other cuts to reduce the overall proposed $5.35 million budget by $154,236. The proposed $5.2 million budget for […]
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Bond for new county dispatch center goes to referendum Tuesday
FARMINGTON — Voters in Franklin County will consider a bond for a new county dispatch building Tuesday, June 12. The county’s Budget Committee, commissioners and Building Committee support the proposal. The principal cost would not exceed $598,300 for the stand-alone, 2,200-square-foot dispatch center on County Way. The 15-year bond would have an approximate interest rate […]
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Maine Mountain Chamber Music will celebrate its 10th
FARMINGTON — Maine Mountain Chamber Music will celebrate its 10th anniversary with works harkening back to its inaugural season and music sung by the host of Maine Public Broadcasting Network’s “Classical Music with Suzanne Nance.” The Saturday, June 16, concert at Nordica Auditorium at the University of Maine at Farmington will also feature special guests cellist Jennifer Lucht and violinist Jaroslaw […]
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Rotary Club seeks participants for Independence Day parade
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Rotary Club invites participation in its annual Independence Day parade, which will be held on July 4 in downtown Farmington. The theme this year is “Celebrating Summer in Maine.” Consider getting friends, family or coworkers involved, and bring a float, decorate a vehicle or just walk with a banner. There is […]