Session on building ponds FARMINGTON — Anyone wanting to dig a new pond for wildlife, trout stocking, fire protection or just for enjoyment should join Franklin County SWCD at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the Farmington Municipal Building’s downstairs conference room. Bobby Van Riper from the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Service and Candi […]
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Fayette school withdrawal vote will take place April 15
FAYETTE — Residents will decide whether Fayette Central School should withdraw from AOS 97 in a vote at Starling Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 15. At a public hearing Monday, proponents of the withdrawal effort pointed to the benefits of having Fayette Central School be independent once again. The school is currently […]
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Principal’s contract terminated
FAYETTE — The Fayette School Committee voted 5-0 at its March 20 meeting to terminate part-time Fayette Central School teaching principal Nancy Godfrey’s contract effective June 30. Several residents present said they were upset with how the matter was handled. Selectman Jon Beekman pointed out that on the agenda, it said that the school committee […]
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Voters to decide AOS 97 withdrawal measure
FAYETTE — Residents will have the opportunity to decide whether or not they want the Fayette Central School to withdraw from Alternate Organizational Structure (AOS) 97 in a referendum vote in April. The ballot question reads as follows: “Do you favor the withdrawal of the Town of Fayette from the alternate organization structure known as […]
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Free community luncheon March 8 FARMINGTON — A free community luncheon will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. The menu consists of meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and cookies. For delivery in the Farmington area, call the church office during […]
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Dr. Seuss family fun day FAYETTE — The 12th annual Dr. Seuss family fun day will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Fayette School. Guest readers will be Tom Saviello, Joe Young. Jim Wright and Clayton Putnam. The event is sponsored by the Underwood Library and the Fayette School […]
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Towns looking for FEMA funds for storm damage
FAYETTE — It has been an unforgettable winter for Maine towns, which have struggled to keep up with the never-ending parade of ice and snowstorms, with large doses of cold weather thrown in. An ice storm in late December crippled the region, causing massive power outages just in time for Christmas and treacherous roads. “That […]
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Saint Joseph’s College Maine dean’s list
STANDISH — The following local residents were named to the dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s College Maine for the fall semester. Andover: Izaak Mills Auburn: James Philbrook Avon: Aaron Jalbert Bowdoin: Heather Reed Dixfield: Michelle Morrison, Jennifer Smith Durham: Ashley Beaulieu Fayette: Willie Brown Fryeburg: Meghan Bradley, Sophie-Mary Creegan, Payton Schwarz Gray: Elizabeth Allen, Christopher […]
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Passport Dinner features Russia WILTON — Wilson Grange will travel to Russia for its Passport Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at 1338 Main St. in East Wilton, across from Shelly’s Hometown Market. Snow date is Saturday, March 1, also at 6 p.m. Authentic Russian fare such as borscht, stroganoff, Russian carrot salad, Russian […]