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ARPA funds to be used for Farmington Community Center roof

by Pam Harnden February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

A request from Safe Voices for $10,000 from Farmington ARPA funds was tabled earlier in the meeting as only three selectmen were present.

The Franklin Journal

UMF students establish Black Student Union

by Kay Neufeld February 24, 2022February 28, 2022

Its mission is to offer a place to connect, be allies and learn about history and issues that impact Black people.

The Franklin Journal

Weld elections are Tuesday, March 1

by Pam Harnden February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Three people are seeking two seats on the Budget Committee.

Franklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

UMaine-Farmington President Edward Serna taking position in South Carolina

by Kay Neufeld February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

He will become president of Winthrop University, his alma mater, in July.

Franklin, The Franklin Journal

Wilton to begin basketball court renovations using donation

by Kay Neufeld February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

The Wilton Select Board authorized Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald to spend part of a $100,000 donation on purchases of poles, backboards and paving for the court at Kineowatha Park.

Franklin, The Franklin Journal

‘Woodsqueer’: Farmington author publishes ‘love letter’ to Franklin County

by Kay Neufeld February 17, 2022February 21, 2022

University of Maine at Farmington professor and author Gretchen Legler has published a new book, “Woodsqueer.” The book details her 17 years living in the woods of Jay and how one builds and sustains relationships with the world around them.

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Mills speaks on expansion of UMF childhood, early education center

by Kay Neufeld February 17, 2022February 17, 2022

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has been given the stamp of approval by the UMaine-System to expand its Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center. The expansion, according to a release, will enable UMF to care for more infants and toddlers. Additionally, it will allow UMF to increase enrollment to its […]