Lauren Abbate

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April 21, 2016

Colby celebrates Earth Day with electricity savings, promoting sustainable living

Colby’s Dorm Electricity Competition, which focused on reducing electricity consumption, is one of several ways the college is exposing students to sustainable living.
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April 20, 2016

Job seekers do their homework in preparation for Waterville job fair

A workshop Wednesday at the Waterville Public Library was an eye-opener for unemployed area residents hoping for success at next week’s event, which will feature more than 30 businesses.
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April 20, 2016

Wilton seeking nomination papers for selectman seats

Nomination papers for two selectboard seats and one Regional School Unit 9 board director position are due next week, but no one has filed.
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April 19, 2016

Franklin County Commissioners begin review of county budget

On Tuesday commissioners began a review of the proposed 2016-2017 budget, which will continue through Wednesday before a figure is finalized.
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April 19, 2016

Farmington’s Earth Day effort grows into townwide event

From downtown cleanup to Adopt-a-Park to University of Maine at Farmington tree plantings, Farmington has the 46-year-old global environment celebration covered.
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April 15, 2016

Western Maine Play Museum making slow but steady progress in Wilton

Exterior renovation work on the proposed children’s museum began this week, and organizers hope it adds momentum to the effort to raise $750,000.
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April 14, 2016

Pot brownies at RSU 9 prompt school policy proposal

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors will consider a policy April 26 about medical marijuana guidelines amid what Superintendent Tom Ward called a ‘trend’ of students bringing marijuana baked goods to school.
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April 13, 2016

Wilton considering abandoned-property amendment

Property owners would have to notify the town when their property becomes empty or abandoned and provide contact information, but wouldn’t come before town before June 2017.
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April 13, 2016

TIF delay won’t slow Farmington Woodlands memory care residence

An owner of the Waterville-based company said plans for the 36-bed residence for seniors with memory impairment should begin once agreement is reached with selectmen.
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April 12, 2016

Farmington selectmen delay hiring full-time firefighters

The hiring of the first two full-time firefighters recommended by Fire Chief Terry Bell was postponed after the board learned that a nepotism clause in the town’s hiring policy makes them ineligible for the jobs.