A maintenance worker, who was also seriously injured, is credited with getting several people to safety just before the blast, which also destroyed 11 mobile homes.
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Healthy Community Coalition to provide outreach at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County staff will offer free screenings and other services daily at the Farmington Fair. Local health care providers will also join them on the mobile health unit, located near the grandstand, throughout the week from noon to 5 p.m. daily, according to a news release from […]
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Fire captain killed, 6 other firefighters injured in propane explosion in Farmington
A maintenance worker, who was also seriously injured, is credited with getting several people to safety just before the blast, which also destroyed 11 mobile homes.
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Four Brazilian nationals, living illegally in the U.S., arrested in Farmington
FARMINGTON — U.S. Border Patrol agents from Rangeley arrested two Brazilian nationals Wednesday, according to a statement issued Saturday. Further investigation led to a local hotel where two additional Brazilians were arrested. According to the statement, agents responded to the Farmington area following a report of suspicious activity near the local Walmart. While investigating the […]
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UMF Visiting Writers Series welcomes Camille T. Dungy Sept. 19
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series will open the new academic year with a reading by poet and author Camille T. Dungy. Dungy will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in The Landing in the Olsen Student Center, South Street in Farmingon. Dungy’s debut collection of personal essays […]
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Farmington police chief is new president of Maine chiefs association
Chief Jack Peck Jr. is the first chief from Franklin County to serve in the position.
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The Rev. Paul Dumais nominated for National Lumen Christi Award
FARMINGTON — The Rev. Paul Dumais has been named one of 49 nominees from across the country for the 2019-20 Lumen Christi Award, an annual honor given by Catholic Extension to an individual or group who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities. Dumais is the pastor of St. Joseph Parish […]
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UMF student accused of sexual misconduct sues UMaine System, claims gender bias
He says he was denied due process when he was suspended without a hearing.
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Countdown to the 179th Farmington Fair is on
The Franklin County Agricultural Society is putting the finishing touches on the fairgrounds in preparation for the 179th Farmington Fair, which opens Sunday, Sept. 15, and runs until Saturday, Sept. 21. The work to put the fair on begins each spring and lasts several weeks after the fair closes.
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Farmington board approves money to repair firetruck
Selectmen agree to use up to $50,000 from a reserve account will be used for Engine 2.