Wilton Parks and Recreations Director Frank Donald will be stepping back from full time to part time, reducing hours as he transitions into potential retirement.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital hopes for an early end to flu season
With flu season beginning earlier than usual, Franklin Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer Ross Isacke hopes this could mean an early end for the influx of flu and RSV patients.
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Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations
For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.
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Chesterville fish passage study underway
Last month Senators Collins and King announced federal funding for Atlantic Salmon habitat restoration projects, one of which is a fish passage feasibility study at the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area Dam on Little Norridgewock Stream.
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Wilton discusses closing roads to winter maintenance
Two residents of Magrath Rd. approach the Wilton Board of Selectpersons to discuss a potential solution to the closing off of winter maintenance to their road.
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FCTEC students brave the great outdoors
Foster Career and Technical Education Center gave a presentation of their newest program, Oxbow Outdoors. The program teaches students outdoor skills, such as water filtration and building a fire, as well as mountain biking, rock climbing and even building a yurt.
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WMCA struggles with housing, end of ERA funding
Western Maine Community Action is working hard to help their clients find affordable housing, but many will soon face eviction starting Jan. 1.
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Financial help requested for new hotel planned in Farmington
Rick Collins is looking for TIF assistance for a new Best Western Premier Hotel he plans to build across from Palmer Realty Group on the Wilton Road.
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SSV purchase approved for Farmington Fire Rescue
Selectmen approved expending $43,772.40 to purchase a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV and up to $5,000 to outfit it with funds coming from the Fire Department Equipment Reserve Account.