A police detail on Tuesday turned up 10 drivers who police said illegally were paying attention to their electronic devices rather than the road.
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Farmington faces request for nonprofit funding after county cuts
Selectmen said they need to look further into whether to reverse a policy against funding requests from outside agencies.
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490-acre solar farm proposal raises concerns in Farmington
The planning board has begun review of applications submitted by NextEra Energy for a $110 million solar project off U.S. Route 2.
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Students from Hong Kong experience Maine at UMF
A new summer program combines the exploration of Maine with English-language classes at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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Central Maine business briefs
Evergreen Behavioral Services, MaineGeneral Medical Center birth facility win professional awards.
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Franklin County postpones action on opiate lawsuit
Two of the county’s three commissioners said they continue to oppose the suit seeking to prosecute manufacturers of painkillers.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Murder trial of Jay man set for January
James “Ted” Sweeney is charged with killing his longtime girlfriend, Wendy Douglass, in July 2017.
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Farmington couple uses unique way to grow grapes
Owners of Kennebec Home Brew Supplies think they might be first wine producer in Maine to use a hoop house.
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Farmington Historical Society seeks donations for yard sale fundraiser
Proceeds to benefit restoration work at the Octagon House.
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Farmington man injured, arrested on OUI charge when car goes into ditch
Dana E. Staples, 65, of Farmington, was injured Tuesday when his car landed half in a ditch and half on Porter Hill Road.