FARMINGTON — Doug Dunlap of Farmington has had a wide range of hiking experiences across the United States, but his recent hike of the 221-mile John Muir Trail in California was in a class by itself, he said. Asked what was the most enjoyable aspect of trekking through the Sierra Nevada mountains, Dunlap reflected for […]
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Farmington Village Corp. manager retiring
FARMINGTON — It is time for a new chapter in Jane Woodman’s life. After serving 34 years as business manager for the Farmington Village Corporation-Water Department, Woodman will retire Oct. 4. Her mother, Ruth Woodman, held the position for about 10 years but wanted to retire so she suggested that Jane apply for the job. […]
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Jay recycling building burglarized; money missing
JAY — Police are investigating a break-in at the recycling building at the Transfer Station on Route 4 that occurred late Wednesday or early Thursday. A steel door was pried open and broken to get inside, Sgt. Russell Adams said. A small amount of cash was taken, he said. Town employees discovered the missing money […]
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Farmington selectman is Joshua Bell
FARMINGTON — A story published on Page B2 of the Region edition Wednesday should have identified the selectman first referenced as Joshua Bell. It was a reporting error.
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RSU 9 approves student trip to China
FARMINGTON – Regional School 9 directors voted Tuesday to approve a trip to China this fall for some world language students at Mt. Blue Campus. World language teacher Lisa Dalrymple is coordinator of the International Student Program at the campus, which includes Mt. Blue High School. She told the school board she received an email […]
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UMF offers financial incentives to children of out-of-state grads
FARMINGTON — With a goal of bringing more out-of-state students to the University of Maine at Farmington, a new program offers children of UMF graduates in-state tuition rates and scholarships. The tuition legacy program is called Farmington is Family. Tuition savings amounts to over $9,000, starting with the 2016-17 academic year for new, returning or […]
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Farmington board OKs gym floor covering for Nov. 8 voting
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed Tuesday to purchase a new floor cover for the Community Center gymnasium so the upcoming general election can be held on the main floor. The money — no more than $11,900 — will come from the voting machine reserve account. Expecting a large turnout for the Nov. […]
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Jay submits application to get state valuation reduced for 2017
JAY — Town officials mailed an application Wednesday to the state requesting the town’s 2017-18 state valuation be reduced because of the decreased valuation of Verso Androscoggin’s paper mill and associated property. A lower state certified valuation would result in an increased state education subsidy for the town and more revenue-sharing funds from the state […]
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Time-out: Brackett learning the ropes at Mt. Blue
An athletic director is like being a utility player for the Boston Red Sox. You are the go-to guy and jack of all trades, but mastering them all is a lot to ask of any school employee. ADs understand that various duties suddenly pop up that aren’t always written in a job description. Chad Brackett […]