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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Federal funding for Farmington Police Department moves one step closer
CDS federal funding of $230,000 would improve security for the Farmington Police Department facility on Franklin Ave and help with investigations, safety and more throughout town.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield board sets 2024-25 tax rate at $19.25
The Kingfield Board of Selectmen set the 2024-25 tax rate at 19.25 mills, primarily driven by increased school district costs, while utilizing $300,000 from surplus funds to mitigate the impact on taxpayers.
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Mainely T Club tours Phillips with vintage Model Ts
The Mainely T club, with about 30 Model Ts, toured Phillips Sept. 5, visiting the Sandy River Railroad and Phillips Historical Society museum.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 board highlights progress, welcomes student representatives
The RSU 9 board of directors introduced new student representatives, discussed district updates, and highlighted upcoming legislative sessions on school violence during their Sept. 10 meeting.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
UMaine Farmington remembers 9/11
UMF holds a remembrance ceremony for the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington holds its first Recovery Rally
The Franklin County Recovery Center hosted the first Recovery Rally to ever take place in Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Dogs and their owners strut for strays in Farmington
The Franklin County Animal Shelter hosted its annual Strut for Strays event.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
UMF students break in Farmington’s new outdoor fitness court
UMF students test out the new outdoor fitness court equipment after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.