The Farmington Select Board reviewed updates from the town manager and town clerk covering staffing activity, routine operations and ongoing administrative work.
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UMF arts center opens semester with ‘Spaces Places Traces’ exhibit
The Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington is opening the semester with ‘Spaces Places Traces,’ a mixed-media exhibit featuring work by 10 New England artists.
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Farmington to decide on 6-month budget amid fiscal year shift
Residents will be asked to approve a $5.9 million interim budget in March as the town transitions from a calendar fiscal year to a July 1 to June 30 cycle, aligning with county and school governments.
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Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
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Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.
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UMF Thrifty Beaver pantry receives community support
The University of Maine at Farmington’s student-run Thrifty Beaver food pantry has received several recent donations to help address student food insecurity.
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Western Maine courts lead rollout of eCourts system
Maine’s judicial branch is continuing its phased rollout of the Maine eCourts system, moving closer to statewide digital court operations in 2026.
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Go inside Bethel’s mineral museum, where Maine gemstone history shines
Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.
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From Mount Mica to the ‘Big Find,’ Western Maine’s history told by tourmaline
From unearthing tourmaline in 1820 in West Paris to the world-changing 1972 discovery in Newry, the state has a place on the global mineral map.
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Guided winter activities to show off Rangeley-area conservation lands
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is hosting a series of free activities for all g experience levels throughout February and March.