Residents can address including money in the 2016-17 budget to counterbalance sewer rate increases that are slated to hit sewer users this summer.
Lauren Abbate
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Message of gender acceptance, inclusion shared at UMF
Freshman Jonas Maines hosted a discussion with his father, Wayne, after telling their family’s story of supporting and fighting for Jonas’ transgender twin, Nicole.
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‘HollandStrong’ fishing derby to hit ice Saturday in Livermore
The fishing derby in honor of Wilton mariner Michael Holland, who was lost at sea when the cargo ship El Faro sank in October; the event is scheduled for Saturday.
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Farmington sets public meeting to discuss Fire Department staffing issues
The March 16 meeting will be held to explain why the department wants to increase its 2016 budget to hire full-time firefighters.
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UMF improv comedy group using laughs to raise money, awareness for Alzheimer’s
The Lawn Chair Pirates of Farmington are ranked near the top in actor Seth Rogen’s national Hilarity for Charity U competition.
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Waterville hearing on medical marijuana businesses spurs heated discussion
A draft ordinance targeting medical marijuana-related businesses discussed at Monday’s Planning Board hearing is too restrictive for businesses that are allowed by law, many argued.
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‘Tumbledown’: A tribute to Farmington, a treat for Farmingtonians
Farmington native Desi Van Til wrote ‘Tumbledown’ as a tribute to her hometown. The film has been well received by the Farmington community since its release Feb. 12.
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Farmington police connect with community over coffee
Coffee with a Cop, an outreach program that began in California five years ago, will be a regular feature in the Franklin County town.
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Franklin County Commissioners grant first on-premises liquor license in 15 years
Commissioners unanimously approved a liquor license application from Tea Pond Lodge and Cabins in Jim Pond Township.
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Coffee with a Cop to begin Thursday in Farmington
Police Chief Jack Peck will be at the Wilton Road Dunkin’ Donuts on Thursday morning to talk to residents, the program’s first monthly installment.