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County’s 4-H auction brings out the best

About three dozen lots of pork, lamb, turkey and poultry were sold at the Farmington Fair's Youth Auction Wednesday night. Some kids opted to donate their proceeds to community members in need. Bidders were rewarded with healthily-raised, locally grown food.

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New invasive insect damages broccoli, similar veggies

An insect recently found in Franklin County, swede midge, poses an economic threat to those raising broccoli, cauliflower and other members of the brassica family.
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Farmington selectmen order referendum on firetruck

Thursday night selectmen approved the order calling for a referendum vote regarding the replacement of Farmington Fire Rescue Department's Engine 1.

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Escape room to donate weekend sales to LEAP fund

Joe Musumeci, owner of Farmington Underground Escape Room will be donating 100% of weekend sales to the LEAP Explosion Fund set up by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area.
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Area churches meet in Jackman

Living Water Association, whose member churches include United Church of Christ congregations in Franklin and Kennebec counties held its fall meeting in Jackman on Sunday, Sept. 15.
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Jeff Howatt: Teacher, guide and storyteller

Jeffrey Howatt of Farmington has been a math teacher for 30 years and a Maine Guide for 28 years. To his own surprise, he is now a published writer as well.
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Rangeley to celebrate opening of extended runway at municipal airport

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Second Farmington firefighter released from hospital Thursday

The investigation into what caused the propane explosion is continuing.