The federal budget, approved by Congress last week and expected to go to President Joe Biden for his signature this week, includes funding for local projects ranging from the Colonial Theater in Augusta to a fire station in North Anson.
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Farmington hospital to offer new access to care program
FARMINGTON — CarePartners Plus, a new access-to-care program at Franklin Memorial Hospital, offers health insurance with a CoverME.gov Marketplace provider (Community Health Options or Harvard Pilgrim) and MaineHealth Free Care working together to provide free or low-cost health care and prescriptions. Patients get to choose a Silver-level Marketplace plan that works best for them, plus […]
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Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations
For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.
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Financial help requested for new Best Western hotel planned for Farmington
Rick Collins is looking for TIF assistance for a new hotel he plans to build across from Palmer Realty Group on the Wilton Road.
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Wilton woman sets up bakery in Farmington
Abigail Penney of Wilton is expanding her business, B&B Bakery, by adding a new storefront location is downtown Farmington.
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Skowhegan opioid treatment clinic expands to Farmington
Provider Services, a medical clinic based in Skowhegan that specializes in opioid addiction, is opening a new location in Farmington to provide access to medically assisted treatment to new clients as well as existing clients that live in or around the area.
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Farmington Grange to host Wednesday Workers and Warm Up Dec. 21
The Farmington Grange plans to offer a WWW — Wednesday Workers and Warm Up event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., weather permitting. The next session is set for Dec. 21. Grange members will bring projects to work on, such as sewing, knitting and rug […]
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United Way accepting nominations for community impact awards
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area seeks nominations for the annual Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award. This award recognizes an individual or couple that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 3, and voted on by the United Way Board […]
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Central Maine shakes off the first big storm of the season
Central Maine Power crews were expected to continue work restoring power to customers across central and southern Maine Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving nor’easter lumbers out of northern New England, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow in some interior regions.
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University of Maine at Farmington’s new building on schedule
UMF’s new Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center slated to open in early summer.