Selectmen were given an update on plans for the Farmington Community Center roof project which they approved use of ARPA funds for, then discussed alternative uses of those funds.
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Children’s Festival in Farmington sees big turn out
The annual Children’s Festival, hosted by The Franklin County Children’s Task Force saw a big turn out with hundreds of parents, kids and teens engaging in fun activities and learning experiences.
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Wilton approves water, sewer proposed budgets
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante told the Select Board on Tuesday, Feb. 20, there were adjustments from the previous year due to the multiple storms that hit throughout last year.
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Wilton team is runner-up at Maine FLL Challenge Championship
The Squires of Katahdin, a student team from Wilton competed at the Maine First Lego League Challenge State Championship held Feb. 3 in Brewer and won championship finalist award.
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Flooded Farmington businesses moving forward after December 2023 storm, flooding
Businesses along stretches of Main Street and Wilton Road where flooding took place during the December 2023 storm have experienced a wide array of damages and possible re-opening plans.
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Grant helps pay for Farmington Fire Rescue compressor
Selectmen Tuesday, Feb. 13, accepted the $75,625 bid for a new compressor for self-contained breathing apparatus for the Fire Rescue Department using grant funds and $4,196.43 from the department’s equipment reserve account.
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Mt. Blue Boosters ‘frustrated’ with district directors
Director Rich Ruhlin told the RSU 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Mt. Blue Boosters are frustrated with the board over a lack of clarity with the fundraising efforts.
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UMF welcomes back Markeith Chavous
Media Artist and UMF Graduate Markeith Chavous’ installation, titled “the waves and the mantram, part 1”, makes its North American debut at Chavous’ alma mater.
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Farmington Farmers Union reports another historic year for 2023
At the annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Farmington Farmers Union revealed a record high 19% in trade allowances for shareholders.