FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners agreed Tuesday to have custodian Greg Roux buy a new air conditioner for a room where computer and phone servers are housed. County Clerk Julie Magoon said Roux has gotten two quotes that are between $2,000 and $3,000. Commission Chairman Gary McGrane of Jay said the unit would be used […]
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County to hold public hearings for a proposed new dispatch center
FARMINGTON — A series of public hearings on a proposed $598,300 new dispatch center for Franklin County will begin Thursday in Kingfield. Franklin County commissioners, the county Dispatch Building Committee and the county Budget Committee support building the new center on county property on County Way in Farmington. That’s where the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department […]
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Farmington Superior Court clerk’s office to be renovated
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a proposed renovation of the Superior Court remote clerk’s office on the second floor of the courthouse. Stephanie Lull, of Smith Reuter Lull Architects, said the state Judicial Facility Department is looking into renovating the office so those being charged fines or fees can make payments […]
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Assault support line seeking volunteers
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services is looking for volunteer advocates to respond to its 24 hour crisis and support line and make a difference in the lives of people affected by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, stalking or sexual harassment. Volunteer advocates listen and provide support, information and referrals to people calling for assistance. […]
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Woman arrested on sex charge
FARMINGTON – A Warren woman was arrested by state police Friday after she was accused of unlawful sexual contact against a Franklin County woman, state police Sgt. Jeff Beach said Monday. Aleisa D. DeMicheal, 36, whose address is listed as Waldoboro on her driver’s license but who told police she is living in Warren, was […]
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Dispatch center proposal moves step closer to vote in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to send to referendum a nearly $600,000 building project for a new dispatch center on county land. The proposal is expected to go to voters countywide on Tuesday, June 12. Dispatch Building Committee Chairman Stan Wheeler presented commissioners with a revised budget that brings the cost of the […]
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Commissioners extend architect firm’s contract
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to extend a contract with Smith Reuter Lull Architects to prepare conceptual plans and a budget, among other needs required to take a proposed new dispatch building to referendum. The project is estimated to cost $629,000 for a stand-alone building on county land where the jail is on […]
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Maine gets $8.7M for 17,600-acre forest conservation project in Franklin County
Federal awards totaling $8.73 million will protect two Western Maine forest properties from development. Most of the funding — $7 million — which comes from the U.S. Forest Legacy Program, will go toward preserving 11,800 acres of Plum Creek’s working forest on and around Crocker Mountain in Carrabassett Valley, according to the Maine Department of Conservation. […]
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White to run for sheriff
FARMINGTON – Tom White of Jay has announced that he is a Republican candidate for Franklin County sheriff in the June primary. A deputy sheriff for 25 years, White has worked for three Franklin County sheriffs and has an extensive knowledge of the operation of the department. White currently is a detective in the Criminal […]
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Unorganized territory budget passes, up nearly $41,000
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 20 to approve a $1 million budget to cover the unorganized territory in Franklin County from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. The budget is $40,702 more than this year’s. After anticipated revenues of $160,680 are factored in, the tax assessment comes to $839,845. The budget […]