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Voters in Strong trim proposed budget
About 70 voters attended the Strong town meeting Saturday.
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Newcomers elected to Strong Board of Selectmen
STRONG — Voters elected Jim Burrill and Andy Pratt II to three-year terms on the Board of Selectmen on Friday. They received 186 and 155 votes, respectively. Selectman Mike Pond lost his bid for re-election, getting 147 votes. Selectman Rob Elliott was re-elected for two years with 240 votes. Fire Chief Duayne Boyd was re-elected […]
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Candidate in Strong says voters pressured
Attempts to sway voters’ decisions have been reported in Strong.
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Voters in Strong to elect seven officers Friday
The annual town meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Clarifications on snow atop Strong school
After concerns were raised about the amount of snow on the Strong Elementary School roof, district officials say no money in budget to remove snow but capital improvement funds can be used if necessary.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Strong select board chairman resigns in frustration
by Valerie Tucker STRONG — Board of Selectmen Chairman Dick Worthley submitted his resignation at Tuesday’s meeting, saying the board has “lost focus” on how to govern. It was effective immediately. Worthley, who was re-elected to a second term in March, read his statement to board members Mike Pond, Rodney Cook and Vice Chairman Rob […]
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Strong man accused of assaulting Farmington police officer
FARMINGTON — Police responding to a possible overdose in a vehicle Wednesday night ended up with an officer being kicked, a passenger given Narcan, and the driver being arrested. The incident happened at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and High Street, near Ron’s Market, Sgt. Edward Hastings IV said. The possible overdose was reported at […]
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Teacher’s honor boosts students’ work in Strong
By Valerie Tucker STRONG — Students at Strong Elementary School are getting a boost preparing for National History Day competition from social studies teacher Crystal Polk, one of three from Maine chosen for graduate studies in history. As part of the honor, Polk may travel to Europe to visit many of World War I battle sites […]