Mt. Blue High School hosted its first speech and debate tournament in over 25 years in December 2024, bringing together around 100 students from across Maine for a successful competition.
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With lots to do, Farmington Fire and Ice Festival draws crowds
People from around the region attended Farmington Fire and Ice Festival on Saturday, March 1.
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Farmington town office’s 4-day workweek going well
Town Manager Erica LaCroix said the move has drawn few complaints, but the daily schedule may be adjusted in the future.
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New Sharon to choose elected officials March 14
Three candidates are seeking a 3-year term on the Board of Selectmen.
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Industry annual town meeting, elections set for March 8
Industry residents will vote on 34 warrant articles, including funding for a new Public Works building and a Local Food Sovereignty Ordinance, and will elect a Select Board member.
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Farmington residents share concerns about changing fiscal year
Town Manager Erica Lacroix makes a case for changing the fiscal year, which some residents do not favor.
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RSU 9 reviews staffing, budget, culinary classroom progress
In a recent meeting, Superintendent Christian Elkington presented key budget adjustments, announced new hires and retirements, and reported on the Bjorn Center Culinary Classroom’s equipment plans.
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Recovery services program expands substance use support in Franklin County
Sweetser’s OPTIONS Program, led by recovery coach Emmanuel “Manny” Reis in Franklin County, provides harm reduction, peer support and connections to treatment and recovery services for people affected by substance use.
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Kingfield discusses sewer commitment, meeting protocol
In its Feb. 18 meeting, the Kingfield Select Board approved a supplemental sewer commitment to address billing errors, updated its protocol to skip meetings without agenda items, and began planning for upcoming wastewater rate discussions.
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Snowy morning hay bales on Livermore Falls Rd in Farmington
White-wrapped hay bales sit in a snowy field on Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, as the morning sun casts a golden glow on the distant hills.