Lauren Abbate

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Published
February 28, 2016

Wilton hearing on sewer rates Tuesday

Residents can address including money in the 2016-17 budget to counterbalance sewer rate increases that are slated to hit sewer users this summer.
Published
February 27, 2016

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.
Published
February 25, 2016

‘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.
Published
February 24, 2016

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.
Published
February 23, 2016

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.
Published
February 22, 2016

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.
Published
February 21, 2016

‘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.
Published
February 18, 2016

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.
Published
February 17, 2016

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.
Published
February 17, 2016

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.