Kids were welcome to snacks as they wrote their letters.
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Mt. Abram Regional High School craft fair raises money for student activities
Mt. Abram students fundraised and community members sold their crafts at the Mt. Abram craft fair.
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Holiday festivities bring cheer to Phillips on a wintry day
Families in Phillips enjoyed a day of holiday activities on Dec. 14, including crafts, treats, a Festival of Trees, and a cake walk, despite the cold, crisp weather.
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County towns asked to help pay for flood reduction costs, too many can’t afford it
During the New Vineyard selectboard meeting, the discussion about a proposal for the installation of river gages was over before it began.
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Academy Hill School students explore technical education through ‘Kid’s Can’ program at Foster Tech
Academy Hill School’s “Kid’s Can” program at Foster CTEC provided fourth and fifth graders with hands-on technical education experiences, fostering excitement for future learning and career possibilities.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses sidewalk clearing and speed initiatives
The Kingfield Select Board discussed winter sidewalk maintenance challenges, promoted a community-wide speed reduction initiative, and addressed pedestrian safety concerns during its recent meeting.
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Why Santa was evicted from Mt. Blue Plaza in Farmington
A pop-up photo booth with Santa Claus was shut down.
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Aroma Joe’s buys former Gifford’s site in Farmington
Franchisee owners plan to present application at Jan. 13, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
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Farmington selectmen oppose paying for Franklin County river gauges
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency obtained a federal grant which requires a 25% local match to install gauges in the Sandy and Carrabassett rivers to monitor when water levels rise to assist with preparedness measures. Farmington selectmen asked why the county wasn’t providing the matching funds.
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Farmington board approves transfer of medical cannabis license
Farmington selectmen also announced there will be no board meeting on Dec. 24. The next meeting will be Jan. 14, 2025.