With increasing costs to operate and more families seeking assistance, the Farmington Care and Share Food Closet will not be giving out Thanksgiving food baskets this year.
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Windows to be replaced at Franklin County Courthouse
All of the windows on the main floor and second floor will be replaced with Andersen windows, county Facility Manager Nick Palmer said.
Phillips voters approve $75,000 transfer to Fire Department
Selectmen will decide at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Phillips Town Office if they will sign the purchase and sale agreement and go under contract for a delivery of a 2004 Ferrara engine.
Livermore Falls board awards police cruiser bid to Augusta company
Livermore Falls selectmen voted 3-2 to go with Quirk Auto Group’s lower bid and because the vehicle is in stock.
Franklin County commissioners, staff tour new emergency operations center being built
The building is expected to be completed next spring.
Wilton board sets contributions for Maine Family and Medical Leave Act
Collections will begin Jan. 1, 2025, for nonunion employees; union workers situation depends on contracts
Franklin County accepts $1 million federal grant for jail to address substance use recovery, recidivism
The money will come over a three-year period to help the Franklin County Detention Center address substance use and opioid use recovery.
Wilton town manager paid for 93 hours of unused vacation time
Maria Greeley said the Select Board decided to pay her for 93.25 hours that she did not use in her first year as town manager.
Chesterville honors Bob Leso, resolves Transfer Station issue
The Chesterville Select Board honored the late Robert “Bob” Leso and approved a motion allowing Transfer Station employees to dispose of personal trash during work hours with managerial approval.
Two volunteers keep students warm at Spruce Mountain Elementary School
Two volunteers help students pick out winter clothes from donation piles.