FARMINGTON — Farmington’s Got Talent kicked off the Summer Fest in downtown Farmington Friday night, featuring 22 acts, ranging in age from 4 to over 40. The participants seemed to dazzle the crowd in Meetinghouse Park with their voices, talent and charm. “It’s super fun and brings people together,” Karen Gilman of New Hampshire said […]
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Veterans saluted at Farmington, Wilton ceremonies
FARMINGTON — “This day is about our veterans, and honoring our veterans,” said Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, at the Veterans Day ceremony in Wilton on Wednesday. In Wilton and Farmington, ceremonies were held thanking veterans for their sacrifices for America. Black read a letter from U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, at the Wilton ceremony, noting that […]
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Buckland eyes energy work as state representative
FARMINGTON — When Andy Buckland, R-Farmington, begins his first term as in the House Representatives for District 113, he wants to work on energy needs for local Mainers. “I hope to be able to significantly lower the cost of energy in our area in a way that provides affordable energy to all: both large users, […]
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State Representative candidates Buckland, David debate at UMF
FARMINGTON — Two candidates for Maine House District 113 squared off Monday in a debate at the University of Maine at Farmington. About 70 residents and students packed North Dining Hall to listen to Republican Andy Buckland and Democrat Ed David, both of Farmington, respond to questions from political science students and some written by […]