TEMPLE — Temple Historical Society is seeking new recipes from residents to include in the update of the 1980 Historical Society Cookbook. “We are keeping the original recipes and adding the recipes of this generation,” said Betsy Graves, vice president of the society. “We are hoping Temple families will give us their favorite recipes to […]
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Wilton parking, traffic discussions continue
Wilton selectpersons continued discussing potential changes to the Parking and Traffic Ordinance which would allow exceptions to the three-hour parking limit on a portion of Main Street.
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2019 – Year in Review, part 2
JULY Franklin County commissioners set the tax rate for 2019-20 at $1.29 per $1,000 of property value, which was a 3-cent increase from last year. After scrapping plans to open a new family shelter on Main Street in Farmington, Western Maine Homeless Outreach began reviewing options with a new, perhaps unlikely ally: a local resident […]
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Wilton board to consider parking, traffic changes
Selectpersons will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss potential changes to the Parking and Traffic Ordinance.
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Nomination papers available for March elections
REGION — Nomination papers for elected positions in area towns are now available from town clerks. Papers must be completed and returned by the deadlines noted in order for candidates to be on the ballot for March elections. Carrabassett Valley Nomination Papers for the following positions are available at the Town Office: three-year Term for […]
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2019 – The Year in Review, part 1
January Bristol Paige, the first baby born at Franklin Memorial Hospital in 2019, arrived at 3:40 a.m. Jan. 1. Bristol Paige, daughter of Larissa and Jason of Rumford, weighed in at 7 pounds, 10.8 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. W.G. Mallett School students and staff kicked off the second annual WinterKids Winter Games […]
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Trio of Broadway storefronts in Farmington close
FARMINGTON — Two Broadway storefronts have ceased operations and a third has closed its shop but will offer products through other venues. SugarWood Gallery closed Dec. 24. Located at Broadway and High Street, it opened in 2001 as a collaboration of 15 Maine WoodNet member businesses. The gallery featured wood-based products made in western Maine. […]
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RSU 9 students celebrate the season
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors heard good news holiday stories from two principals Tuesday, Dec. 10. “We had a great orchestra holiday celebration concert last week,” said Mt. Blue High School Principal Monique Poulin. The MBHS Band and Chorus Community Concert took place in November, she said. Both concerts took place in front of […]