Spectrum Northeast LLC is in the process of purchasing Bee Line Inc. and under the town’s existing franchise agreement Selectmen must approve any change of ownership.
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RSU 9 updates school policy on bomb threats
Regional School Unit 9 updated several policies regarding procedures for an active bomb threat.
Wilton hears updates on ARPA funds, unfunded mandates
Selectperson Mike Wells came to the board on Tuesday, March 21, with dour news over the prospect of using ARPA funds from the Franklin County Commissioners to help pay for the upcoming water transmission project.
Maple Sunday set to take over Franklin County
Many sugar houses and maple syrup producers will be hosting open houses and offering goodies like maple ice cream in celebration of 40 years of Maine Maple Sunday, set for Sunday, March 26.
Contracts with Farmington approved in Industry
Voters expressed concerns with not knowing all the details for the fire service contract.
Chesterville says ‘no’ to tax early payment discount, firetruck funds
The discount received for early complete payment of taxes is no longer needed, is an unfair tax, Treasurer Erin Norton said.
Farmington board makes different decisions on three funding requests
Selectmen voted 2-2 on spending up to $25,933.60 for the construction and installation of an electric vehicle charging station in the municipal parking lot at 194 Main St. A $14,000 grant from Efficiency Maine has been received for the project.
Longfellow Writer’s Workshop returns with a new twist
Longfellow Writer’s Workshop returns to UMF this year in the form of the Longfellow Young Writers Camp, which will be a week long camp for young writers to learn to hone their craft.