Kaitlin Schroeder

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Published
February 12, 2014

Saviello challenger drops run for Senate seat

John Frary said he was turned around partly by backlash and partly because he didn’t want to fuel rumors caused by his candidacy for the Senate District 17 seat held by the popular Wilton Republican.
Published
February 12, 2014

Farmington Selectman Hufnagel resigns

A special election will be held in June to elect a replacement to fill the seat that he’ll vacate after the March 24 Town Meeting.
Published
February 11, 2014

Board votes to move Mt. Blue sixth-graders from elementary to middle school buildings

The unanimous decision came after open meetings with parents and teachers that hadn’t generated negative feedback, Superintendent Tom Ward said.
Published
February 11, 2014

Frary eyeing GOP nomination for Senate District 17

Gov. Paul LePage sent a letter to incumbent Tom Saviello saying he did not ask the Tea Party candidate to challenge him for the Senate seat.
Published
February 10, 2014

Two Franklin County men sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting children

A Chesterville man and a former Eustis man each pleaded guilty to charges as part of sentencing deals.
Published
February 9, 2014

Heat Dance in Farmington raises record $21,000 for emergency fuel aid

The 3-year-old fundraiser for the Farmington Area Ecumenical Council provides one-time fuel deliveries for Franklin County families.
Published
February 9, 2014

Wilton officials aim to clean up site of former tannery for resale by summer

The EPA, DEP and town’s consulting firm intend to prepare the site for redevelopment.
Published
February 8, 2014

Quarry Road Winter Carnival draws hundreds to Waterville recreation area

Officials said the fifth annual carnival was successful in its goal of making snow a reason to go outside, not stay in.
Published
February 8, 2014

State plans to have unstable New Sharon bridge removed in March

Selectmen voted to let the state tear down the 98-year-old bridge, one of the last of its kind, because they fear it could collapse any day.
Published
February 5, 2014

Farmington officials seek 20 percent boost in fire budget

Department is looking for ways to increase staffing levels while remaining a volunteer squad.