FARMINGTON – Franklin County commissioners voted to buy four, 2013 Ford Interceptor SUVs on Tuesday from Farmington Ford for $88,899.89. Franklin County Sheriff Chief Deputy Raymond Meldrum solicited bids from a standard list of dealerships and two responded, Sheriff Dennis Pike said. Initially it was unclear what type of vehicles were bid on because the […]
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County commissioners get update on dispatch center progress
FARMINGTON — Plymouth Engineering Inc. representatives gave Franklin County commissioners an update Tuesday on the progress on the new dispatch center. Voters countywide approved the $598,300 project in June. Project engineer Keith Ewing said the firm needs three to three-and-a-half weeks more to complete electrical, mechanical and structural components before the bid packages will be […]
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Interviews for emergency management deputy director to begin
FARMINGTON — Twenty-eight applications have been received for the position of deputy director of the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, Clerk Julie Magoon said. She believes five applicants will be interviewed, she said. Two applications arrived after the Aug. 28 deadline and are not being considered, Magoon said. The position was left vacant when Deputy […]
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Commissioners vote to take loan for new dispatch center
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve taking a loan of up to $598,300 with Bangor Savings to finance a new county dispatch center. Three banks and Maine Municipal Bond Bank submitted proposals, and Bangor Savings had the lowest interest rate at 2.97 percent for a 15-year loan, Commission Chairman Gary McGrane of […]
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4-H, Farmers’ Market pair up
FARMINGTON — Franklin County’s 4-H Open Air Market is partnering with the Saturday Sandy River Farmers’ Market this year to give their membership an opportunity to sell their produce, baked goods and other items to the general public. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, the 4-H’ers will occupy tables at the Farmer’s […]
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County panel approves new hires for dispatch, jail
FARMINGTON — County commissioners voted Tuesday to hire Mike Ryan of Wilton as a full-time dispatcher. Ryan has worked as a reserve dispatcher. He went through the interview process and is also 911 and emergency-medical-dispatch certified, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Ray Meldrum said. He replaces Aaron Gordon of New Sharon, who has gone […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Tristan Ridlon, 27, Vienna, warrants – unauthorized taking, violation of condition of release, Aug. 9, no bail listed as of Aug. 10, Farmington Police Department. * Luis Dejesus, 29, Auburn, warrant failure to appear, Aug. 9, no bail listed as of […]
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Life in Franklin County
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce website is a great place to start looking for information about the county’s communities, economy, government, education, sports, and recreation. Currently, its calendar of events shows listings for the annual Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival, the Western Maine Storytelling Guild event, LEAP’s annual Golf Tournament, and the area’s annual Car […]
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Franklin County: Wilton Fish & Game opens doors
The Wilton Fish & Game Club, on Rt. 2, with The Rimfire and Firing Pins Competition Youth League, are holding their annual open house on Saturday, August 4th during the Wilton Blueberry Festival. Events will be starting at 9 a.m. with Emily MacCabe from the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. who will be […]
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Extension launches pilot Garden Angel Project
FARMINGTON — It all started with an idea presented to the Franklin County Extension executive board for a community project to help some senior, physically disabled or low/fixed income people of Franklin County to garden in their own home, apartment or nursing home facility. Susan Gill, Franklin County Cooperative Extension executive board regional representative and […]