Gayle Hutchins and her husband had already built a facility before learning of state regulations limiting the number of bottle redemption centers a town can have based on its population.
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Kingfield finalizes wastewater rates, reviews budget and projects
Kingfield’s Select Board held a public hearing on new wastewater rates and discussed the upcoming budget, infrastructure needs, and a potential school district withdrawal.
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Volunteer Maine responds to federal termination of AmeriCorps grants
AUGUSTA — Volunteer Maine, the state commission for community service, received notification from the AmeriCorps federal agency late last week regarding the termination of all federal AmeriCorps grant programs under its administration. This unexpected action impacts over 100 communities across Maine and jeopardizes vital service efforts already underway. Volunteer Maine is deeply concerned by the […]
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RSU 9 reviews budget, technology plans and public petition response
The board for the Farmington-region district reviewed its proposed budget, discussed technology updates and heard public concerns about a recent petition.
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Farmington selectmen approve $1.27 million sewer budget, up $49,719
The sewer budget includes $35,000 for a new boiler at the treatment facility and salary/wage adjustments to align with other departments.
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Farmington officer’s efforts to save 62-year old man recognized
Police Chief Kenneth Charles said Ethan Bronson likely saved the man’s life.
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Barbara Black recognized as oldest citizen in Wilton
Barbara Black was presented with a replica of Wilton’s Boston Post Cane on Saturday, April 12, which is given to a town’s oldest citizen.
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Farmington selectmen approve Perham Street drainage work on private property
Residents at 108, 110, and 114 Perham Street are experiencing issues with the drainage system the town installed in 1992.
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RSU 9 board weighs legislative bills
At the April 8 and 15 meetings, RSU 9 leaders discussed state legislation, honored student achievements and advanced the 2025–26 district budget.
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Cape Cod Hill School focuses on literacy, attendance and hands-on learning
CCHS Principal Carol Kiesman highlights literacy, attendance and community partnerships in an April 8 school board report.