STRONG — Selectmen have agreed to make changes to the town’s banking practices. Selectmen finalized a review Tuesday night of the town’s banking expenses, interest rates and services. The 1.50 percent interest rate that Franklin Savings Bank offered beat Bangor Savings Bank’s offer of 1.15 percent. Services are similar and the change would take effect […]
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Franklin County approves $1.16M budget for unorganized territory
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a proposed $1.16 million budget for the unorganized territory for 2019-20, county Clerk Julie Magoon said. The action followed a public hearing on the proposal, which is $33,152 more than the current budget. The majority of the increase is due to increases in snow removal contracts, […]
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Fire damages greenhouse, tractor in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Fire destroyed half of a greenhouse and significantly damaged a tractor early Monday at Robin’s Flower Pot at 387 Webster Road, Fire Rescue Capt. Tim “TD” Hardy said Monday. About 25 firefighters from Farmington and Wilton responded to the call at about 12:20 a.m. It was one of nine greenhouses owned by Robin and […]
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Livermore Falls selectman remembered
LIVERMORE FALLS — A selectman, businessman and farmer was remembered Monday for his willingness to work toward solutions, his love of the town and being a statesman. George Cummings Sr., 84, died suddenly Friday after working on his tractor at his farm. He had two loves of his life: His farm and the town, according […]
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America’s high-tech pastime
Kenny Everette, left, of Farmington plays a Wii Sports baseball video game Monday while Uniqua Martin, also of Farmington, looks on at the Farmington Community Center. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Livermore Falls selectman remembered
LIVERMORE FALLS — A selectman, businessman and farmer was remembered Monday for his willingness to work toward solutions, his love of the town and being a statesman. George Cummings Sr., 84, died suddenly Friday after working on his tractor at his farm. He had two loves of his life: His farm and the town, according […]
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America's high-tech pastime
Kenny Everette, left, of Farmington plays a Wii Sports baseball video game Monday while Uniqua Martin, also of Farmington, looks on at the Farmington Community Center. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Fire damages greenhouse, tractor in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Fire destroyed half of a greenhouse and significantly damaged a tractor early Monday at Robin’s Flower Pot at 387 Webster Road, Fire Rescue Capt. Tim “TD” Hardy said Monday. About 25 firefighters from Farmington and Wilton responded to the call at about 12:20 a.m. It was one of nine greenhouses owned by Robin and […]
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Cookie-Palooza to benefit homeless shelter
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Homeless Outreach will host an open house and Cookie-Palooza from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. “We really want people to see the shelter and get involved,” Mary Beane said. “We hope to raise awareness of our need for volunteers and board members.” Beane became involved with the shelter nearly two […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Farmington: RSU 9 Educational Policy Committee, 6 p.m., Chef’s Table, Mt. Blue Campus Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Paris: Conservation Committee, 7 p.m., […]