Lauren Abbate

Staff Writer

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Published
February 15, 2016

Community drew town manager to Phillips

After serving as town manager for the last six years, Town Manager Elaine Hubbard has announced she is retiring effective March 4.
Published
February 13, 2016

Carthage must find new place to take trash

With Jay closing its transfer station to other towns as of July 1, Carthage is seeking a new waste management option.
Published
February 10, 2016

Cats zipped in suitcase abandoned at Franklin County Animal Shelter

A woman left two cats on the front porch Monday, and officials at the Farmington shelter want to have ‘a conversation’ about properly surrendering animals.
Published
February 9, 2016

Hearing draws support for upgrading Farmington housing complex

82 High St. residents and board members spoke in favor Tuesday of the town taking part in administering a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to upgrade the complex.
Published
February 9, 2016

Strong finalizes the 2016 budget proposal, prepares for Town Meeting

Selectmen and the Budget Committee have completed their review of the $572,543 budget that will be voted on by residents at the meeting on March 5.
Published
February 9, 2016

‘Ashes to Go’ to be offered Wednesday in Farmington, Winthrop, Wilton

The Rev. Barbara Clarke of St. Luke’s Episcopal in Wilton will be offering the Christian imposition of the ashes at the Farmington and Wilton post offices.
Published
February 8, 2016

Saddleback Mountain will not open for February school vacation

An announcement made Monday stated that the mountain will not open for the upcoming week of school vacation, saying the owners do not want to pressure a prospective buyer.
Published
February 4, 2016

Farmington heroin forum reviews personal, legal, local effects of addiction

Wednesday’s forum included Farmington police Chief Jack Peck, Franklin County District Attorney Andrew Robinson, psychiatrist Art Dingley and Oxford County Deputy Matt Baker.
Published
February 4, 2016

Wilton fatal accident victim from East Dixfield

Police have identified the person who died in Wednesday’s fatal Temple Road accident as Gale Waycott, of East Dixfield.
Published
February 3, 2016

Wilton parks, recreation projects set to unfold this summer

Recreation Director Frank Donald briefed selectmen on parks projects that will begin in the spring.