Lauren Abbate

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February 3, 2016

Farmington police officers recognized for nabbing Berwick man wanted for abducting child

Officers Darin Gilbert and Michael Lyman received awards for recognizing Jeremiah Grant after a New Hampshire Amber Alert was issued in July, which led to his arrest.
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February 2, 2016

Wilton schedules public hearing on sewer system financing

The March 1 hearing is intended to seek public input on whether the town should help offset anticipated steep sewer rate increases that would be needed to pay off loans for system upgrades.
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February 1, 2016

Franklin County man sought by police turns himself in

Sean Haley, of Madrid, turned himself in at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Friday after a warrant was issued for his arrest in December.
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February 1, 2016

It’s about more than winning as 2016 Special Olympics Winter Games get underway

Some 63 teams from across Maine, including seven from Farmington’s Work First, turn out for the 47th annual Winter Games at Sugarloaf.
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January 30, 2016

China residents voice concerns about pay-per-bag trash system

An informational meeting on the mandatory system that takes effect July 1 prompted two hours of questions and comments from town residents.
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January 30, 2016

2016 Special Olympics Winter Games to start Sunday at Sugarloaf

The three-day event will draw 450 athletes to Sugarloaf to compete in events ranging from alpine skiing to snowshoeing.
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January 28, 2016

Unexpected special education costs prompt RSU 9 budget freeze

Since the start of the school year, nine RSU 9 students have been placed out of district for special education, five more students than the school budgeted for.
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January 28, 2016

Mt. Blue student expelled for bringing pot brownies to school

A Mt. Blue High School student was expelled Tuesday for bringing brownies containing marijuana onto school grounds and giving them to other students.
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January 27, 2016

Farmington Budget Committee advocates full-time firefighters

In final recommendations on the proposed $5.4 million town budget, the panel backed Fire Chief Terry Bell’s request to add four full-time firefighters to the volunteer crew.
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January 27, 2016

Police seek Franklin County man linked to crash, assault

Sean Haley, of Phillips and formerly of Madrid, is being sought on a warrant charging he fled the scene after a Dec. 21 accident; he’s also been indicted on seven charges related to a July assault.