Estimated to be about 100 years old, the section of the Exhibition Hall closest to the racetrack was torn down Wednesday, Aug. 10, after it was determined needed repairs would be too expensive.
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Farmington crafting 20-year Capital Improvement Plan
The plan would help in the budget process, separate wants from needs.
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Affordable housing, shelter space coming to Farmington through federal funds
Western Maine Community Action was awarded nearly $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two properties to affordable housing and emergency shelter for housing-insecure people.
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RSU 9 amends strategic-planning timeline
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the Board of Directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.
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Wilton celebrates Rhonda Irish’s retirement
Irish is leaving her role as town manager after 13 years with Wilton. Thirty people gathered at the town office to celebrate Irish’s retirement ahead of her last day next week.
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Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates
The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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Blueberry is the ‘in’ ingredient for many beverages
For one producer using blueberries was a matter of happenstance, for other Maine producers it made sense to use the well-known Maine fruit.
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Stephan Bunker’s message: ‘Don’t do as I did, do as I say’
After being diagnosed with brain cancer two years ago, the Farmington firefighter is training others on how to reduce exposures to carcinogens.
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RSU 9 board hears teacher-evaluation process updates
The teacher-evaluations committee has worked on revisions in the last year that would focus the evaluation process in on how this can be an easier process for teachers that prioritizes improvement.