Members of the board said Tuesday night the 43 proposed apartments in the downtown area and South End are much needed.
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Car show to benefit Special Olympics LEAP Frog Team in Farmington
The event is from 4-7:30 p.m. on Saturday at The Farmhouse Beer Garden at 926 Farmington Falls Road (U.S. Route 2) in Farmington.
Maine to extend help paying electric bills to tens of thousands of low-income residents
Those who qualify for the program will receive a notice regarding their eligibility.
Some insured people are being charged for COVID vaccines when they shouldn’t be
Patients with health insurance who paid for their vaccines should seek reimbursement.
Committee to consider parking options in Farmington
Renys Manager Wendell Olmsted brought concerns about the parking situation for his staff and customers to the Board of Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Request to increase Farmington police force revisited
Resident Ryan Morgan returned to the Farmington Board of Selectmen regarding his request to add two staff to the Police Department to combat use of opioids in the area.
Wilton street to be closed to winter maintenance
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons voted to close Mill Street to winter maintenance on Tuesday, Sept. 19, after a public hearing was held.
Jay sets public hearings for General Assistance Appendices, Planning Board appointment
There will also be a Harvest Moon Walk and Stargazing event at French Falls Park and the Apple Pumpkin Festival at the Livermore Falls Recreation Field.
Jury begins deliberating whether Pittsfield woman sexually assaulted teenage minor
A Skowhegan jury could decide as early as Wednesday whether Davina Petchonka, 39, of Pittsfield, committed the sexual assault offenses last year.
Potential federal shutdown looms over Bar Harbor
Tourism-based businesses are wary of the possibility that Acadia National Park will close heading into peak foliage season, but say Mount Desert Island has plenty to offer and they will remain open for business regardless.