Perry Ellsworth will be assuming the role as Wilton’s Town Manager in August.
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Funds approved for Farmington skateboard park, police cruiser
The $8,000 will provide design plans needed before grants can be applied for to upgrade Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park to modern standards.
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Farmington Rotary plans musical garden at Walton’s Mill Park
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary Club Chapter 7790 members proposed a children’s outdoor music garden to Selectmen Tuesday, June 28. The garden would be installed in Walton’s Mill Park in preparation of the chapter’s centennial celebration in 2025. Farmington Rotary has done a lot of service for the local community, Al Feather emeritus youth services for […]
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Farmington celebrates the LGBTQ+ community at town’s first Pride Festival
Hundreds of people of all ages, genders, sexualities and religions gathered downtown to advocate for queer rights and celebrate acceptance at Meetinghouse Park, bedecked in rainbow pride flags and signs advocating for queer and transgender rights.
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Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival
Organizers say the first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in Farmington’s history is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.
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Farmington wastewater director reviews 2021
At the June 14 Selectmen meeting Michael MacNeil’s license for an adult use marijuana manufacturing facility was also approved.
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Gov. Mills tours Kingfield reconstruction project
The Maine Department of Transportation’s Western Maine Gateways Project is intended to “enhance mobility and safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles,” offering easier access to downtown Kingfield’s businesses, according to a release.
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New youth mental health taskforce needs members, ideas
Healthy Community Coalition Program Coordinator Jason Labbe and Director LeeAnna Lavoie shared information about data for mental health in Franklin County youth, and spoke of a grant and new taskforce that will help address those issues at the June 14 Farmington Selectmen meeting.
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Wilton voters okay $2.49 million budget, veterans memorial
Sixty-six voters passed all warrant articles as recommended, including establishment of a committee to consider regionalization of police and fire departments.
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Mt. Blue High School tells graduates to embrace unpredictability and ‘be kind’
“Let’s live in the moment right now,” valedictorian Joshua Smith told the 150 graduates of Mt. Blue High School’s Class of 2022.