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Farmington tax rate set at $21.45 per $1,000 in property value
The new rate is up $1.54 over last year’s rate.
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Photo: Windy weather damages canopy at Irving Big Stop in Farmington
High winds caused damage and left thousands in Franklin County without power Saturday, Oct. 12.
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Youth excel at second Farmington Open Chess Tournament
The ranked tournament drew competitors from across New England.
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Resource fair at American Legion Post in Farmington connects veterans with potential employers
A Quilt of Valor was presented to Roger Ryder of Temple during the resource fair.
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Farmington marker at major intersection to denote Blue Star Highway
The seven foot tall marker will be placed in the median by the intersection of routes 2, 4 and 27 across from the Department of Health and Human Services building.
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Phillips Ghost Train returns with thrills and chills for sold-out crowd
The Ghost Train event in Phillips, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, drew a sold-out crowd of over 360 attendees for a night of spooky live scenes, Halloween activities, and community fun.
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RSU 9 celebrates ribbon cutting at new district office in Farmington
RSU 9 marked the official opening of its new district office at the historic Holman Mission House, which offers improved accessibility and frees up space for student programming at Mt. Blue Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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UMF students uncover historic artifacts at Abbott School site
UMF students, led by associate professor Lucas Kellett, are excavating the historic site of the former Abbott School for Boys as part of the ongoing Abbott Park Project, uncovering artifacts and collaborating with the Farmington Historical Society to preserve local history.
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Mt. Abram High School principal seeks approval for greenhouse
Principal Tim Richards advocates for alternative education, asks for approval of new greenhouse.