BANGOR — The Maine Extension Homemakers Council November meeting was held at the Penobscot County Cooperative Extension Office, with Barbara Hathaway of Franklin County presiding. Lisa Phelps, University of Maine Cooperative Extension program administrator and Deborah Killam, adviser to the MEHC, gave updates on extension changes in areas of responsibilities with the budget changes. Communication […]
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23 general contractors show interest in county dispatch center
FARMINGTON — Twenty-three general contractors attended a mandatory prebid meeting Tuesday for the construction of a new dispatch center, Stan Wheeler, chairman of the Franklin County Dispatch Building Committee, said Wednesday. Some interested subcontractors also attended, he said. An architect from Plymouth Engineering Inc. was there to answer any questions contractors may have had, Wheeler […]
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Hiring of second secretary postponed for sheriff office
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to postpone hiring a second secretary for the Sheriff’s Department until Jan. 1. Concerns were raised about hiring a new secretary and then having the position eliminated. Commissioners made the decision based mostly on Sheriff-elect Scott Nichols Sr.’s plan to do away with the second secretary in the […]
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New dispatch center construction goes out to bid
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to go out to bid for the construction of the new dispatch center. Bids will be due back at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, to the commissioners’ office at the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street. Plymouth Engineering Inc. of Plymouth representatives updated commissioners on the finalized […]
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Sheriff candidates square off at Chamber forum
WILTON — Franklin County sheriff candidates answered voter questions Monday during a Chamber of Commerce breakfast forum held at Calzolaio Pasta Co. Welcomed by Franklin County Chamber President Scott Landry, moderator Roger Lambert said there was no need for long introductions, referring to incumbent Sheriff Dennis Pike, 74, of Farmington and challenger, Scott Nichols Sr., […]
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Hardy, McGrane, Morton uncontested for positions in Franklin County
FARMINGTON – Three people are running unopposed for Franklin County commissioner and register of probate in the Nov. 6 elections. All three have more than 15 years in the positions. Democrat Gary McGrane of Jay is seeking another four-year term as District 1 commissioner. The district encompasses Carthage, Jay and Wilton. Republican Fred Hardy of […]
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Nichols, Pike to vie for sheriff position
Pull-out: Name: Scott Nichols Sr. Address: 777 Mile Hill Road, New Sharon Age: 51 Occupation: Police chief Carrabassett Valley since 2008. Former Maine State Police trooper, detective and sergeant for 23 years, three years active U.S. Army, three years reserve components. Education: Graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington graduate, associate’s degree in law […]
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$2.4 million grant to help create healthier communities
PORTLAND — As a result of a $2,425,220 grant awarded to MaineHealth, Healthy Androscoggin and St. Mary’s Health System will gain support for activities to improve physical activity, healthy eating and decrease tobacco use in Androscoggin County. Through local partnerships, the MaineHealth award will benefit rural communities in Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and […]
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Commissioners to attend training session
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners will attend a training session Monday, Oct. 15, for county supervisors. Penobscot County Communications Director James Ryan will talk about organization, management and staffing of communications centers at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ office at the Franklin County Courthouse. Commissioner Gary McGrane of Jay said it is not an official […]
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Office manager hired as Franklin County utility dispatcher
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to hire Penny Cammferman as the new utility dispatcher effective Oct. 1. Cammferman, of Wilton, is the office manager at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Commissioners opted to post and advertise a position for a second secretary instead of another office manager. Cammferman came on board from the […]