FARMINGTON — Franklin County’s credit card has been compromised twice in the past 18 months. A representative of Bank of America, which issued the card, has notified the county recently of possible fraudulent purchases made on the account. Financial Manager Vickie Braley reviewed the county’s account online and determined some charges were fraudulent, Braley told […]
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Franklin County Democrats to meet candidates, elect delegates
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Democratic Committee (FCDC) will convene for its monthly meeting from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Mallett School. At the March meeting, Congressional Candidates addressed a record number of attendees. The candidates answered questions on topics ranging from the economy and healthcare to gun violence and immigration. […]
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Farmington's 'buoyant' sign-maker dies
FARMINGTON — To some, Michael Francis “Mike” Monahan, who passed away Monday at age 68, was known as a creator of signs. To others, he was father, teacher, student, friend. Born in Rome, Italy, in 1949, Monahan moved to Kingfield in the 1970s. He worked at a summer adventure camp and later at the Ski […]
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Dispatch console system manufacturer agrees to extended warranty
FARMINGTON — Zetron Inc. has agreed to give Franklin County an additional two-year extended warranty on the dispatch console system the county has bought from the Washington company. Stan Wheeler, director of Franklin County Regional Communications Center, updated county commissioners March 20 on the company’s agreement. Commissioners approved and signed a letter written by Wheeler […]
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Two homebuyer education classes announced
FARMINGTON — Two upcoming homebuyer education courses will be held in Franklin County. Upon completion of a one-day 10-hour course, participants are eligible to receive a $3,500 grant from MaineHousing to apply toward the purchase of a home. The funds can be applied to a buyer’s closing costs and/or down payment. The two classes will […]
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Four regional selectpersons elected to Franklin County budget panel
FARMINGTON — Four selectmen representing Carrabassett Valley, Farmington and Wilton were elected Monday during a caucus to fill vacant positions on the Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee. Elected from District 1, which is represented by Commissioner Terry Brann, were Wilton Selectpersons Keith Swett, a two-year position, and Tiffany Maiuri, a three-year position. Jay Selectperson Tim DeMillo […]
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Franklin County 4-H members going to Washington, D.C.
FARMINGTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Franklin County will send four members of the Maine delegation on the 2018 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) trip, a 4-H leadership program for high school youth, ages 14 to 18, from across the country. Attending will be Allison Blauvelt of Farmington with Doe-C-Doe Goat Club, Bradley […]
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Civil deputy Ryan replaced
FARMINGTON — A story published on Page B1 of the Region edition Wednesday should have said a civil deputy was named to replace Mike Ryan.
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County officials request warranty change for dispatch system
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners approved a letter Tuesday to Zetron Inc. requesting that the one-year warranty on the dispatch console system begin after the next software installation and be followed with a two-year extended-service plan. The Franklin County Regional Communications Center’s Zetron Max Dispatch console system, installed in spring 2017, has had audio issues, […]
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County dispatch problems addressed
FARMINGTON — Franklin County’s emergency radio transmissions have improved since Thursday, when members of the county’s Dispatch Advisory Board told commissioners there were problems with audio, choppiness and dropped calls. It is a public-safety concern for emergency responders and the public, Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck reiterated Tuesday. Two executives from Zetron Inc. of Redmond, […]