At the Walton’s Mill Park dedication Friday morning, Sept. 29, community members and stakeholders came together to celebrate the dam removal, acknowledge the area’s past and look to its future.
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Farmington supports opposition to national wildlife refuge
Selectmen on Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved supporting a letter of opposition to the proposed national wildlife refuge in northern Franklin County.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington approves Downtown TIF expenditures
Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved spending $13,000 for shop local banners and $10,000 to amend the Downtown TIF plan.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton Selectmen sign warrant for special town meeting
Slated for Tuesday, Oct. 17, a special town meeting will be held to discuss and put into effect a cannabis moratorium, with the Wilton Select Board signing the warrant on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
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Farmington-based school district looking to buy Holman Mission House for operations
A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 24; district vote set Nov. 7.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF receives grant funding for GEAR UP
Maine’s congressional delegation announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26, that $4 million would be allocated annually to the GEAR UP program, which has helped prepare Maine students for postsecondary education since 1998.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Hot Contents in Mexico finds time for a ‘lost’ grand opening
The Mexico business opened in February 2020 and couldn’t host a grand opening when the pandemic hit.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
SeniorsPlus Oct. classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in October. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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Special Ed Program now available fully online
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce that its long-standing, nationally accredited Special Education Program is now available fully online. Beginning in the Spring 2024 Semester, Farmington’s new online modality will provide first-time students, place-bound students, and working adults with the same quality Special Education courses that are available to […]