Businesses along stretches of Main Street and Wilton Road where flooding took place during the December 2023 storm have experienced a wide array of damages and possible re-opening plans.
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Grant helps pay for Farmington Fire Rescue compressor
Selectmen Tuesday, Feb. 13, accepted the $75,625 bid for a new compressor for self-contained breathing apparatus for the Fire Rescue Department using grant funds and $4,196.43 from the department’s equipment reserve account.
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Mt. Blue Boosters ‘frustrated’ with district directors
Director Rich Ruhlin told the RSU 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Mt. Blue Boosters are frustrated with the board over a lack of clarity with the fundraising efforts.
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UMF welcomes back Markeith Chavous
Media Artist and UMF Graduate Markeith Chavous’ installation, titled “the waves and the mantram, part 1”, makes its North American debut at Chavous’ alma mater.
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Farmington Farmers Union reports another historic year for 2023
At the annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Farmington Farmers Union revealed a record high 19% in trade allowances for shareholders.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington clears up confusion on critical access hospital status
Barbara Sergio, president of Franklin Community Health Network, cleared up some misinformation for the Wilton Board of Selectpersons and town residents at the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
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A stranger’s concern drives him to great lengths, saving a Mercer man’s life
Discovery of a brain tumor, unknown connections and a feel good story have resulted from one stranger’s concern for someone he didn’t know.
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Farmington officials ‘OK’ affordable housing support
Community Concepts has applied for funding from USDA-Rural Development to help families achieve homeownership and is looking for letters of support from towns those families may come from.
