Increases in police services and reserve accounts are the major reasons.
Local News
Jay-based school district returning to late arrivals for professional development next year
Two years ago, the district changed to early releases to provide more time for professional development.
Construction details for state Route 17 presented at Livermore Falls hearing
The project is make the road safer for vehicles and pedestrians.
Bethel Road in West Paris closed after snapped pole leaves downed wires
The accident, which involved one excavator, occurred Wednesday.
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The shelter’s lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., and they are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We’d love to […]
Maine Mountain Chamber Music in concert
FARMINGTON — Join ArtsFarmington on Saturday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall in Nordica Auditorium, Preble Hall, at the University of Maine in Farmington for Maine Mountain Chamber Music. Laurie Kennedy, violist and co-director of MMCM, will be joined by cellists Katie Kennedy and Hyun-Ji Kwon, and violinist Sarah Washburn. The […]
UMF presents John Cariani’s ‘Last Gas’
FARMINGTON —The UMF Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus is presenting John Cariani’s “Last Gas” at the Emery Performance Space on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Directed by Gavin Pickering, UMF mental health counselor, “Last Gas” tells […]
Extension plant diagnostic lab shares updates, new fees
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab in Orono, which identifies diseases and provides management plans to gardeners, farmers, nurseries, and members of the lawn care industry, received over 800 physical samples from nine different states in 2023. Also last year, the lab launched a new process for digital submission […]
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Sales NORTH JAY — North Jay Grange #10 is holding a sale on Saturday May 18 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have lots of very good clothing for the entire family, shoes, boots, outerwear, household goods, small furniture, new craft items, lots of books, magazines, new afghans. New and different items at every […]