FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library is featuring two artists for the months of June and July. Joyce Dubay and Marjorie Austin are local, accomplished artists. For Dubay, painting and drawing have been a lifetime experience. She enjoys working in oil paint, watercolor and mixed media. Sometimes she paints on location, other times from photos, […]
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Farmington Public Library, Literacy Volunteers list results of poetry contest
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties have announced the winners of this spring’s poetry contest. Winners of each age categories are: Ages 0 to 10: Owen Knapp, first place; Henri McCourt, second; and Madi Sutton, third. Ages 11 to 17: Jaidyn Stewart, first; Zion Lawrence, second; and Grace Willingham, third. Ages 18 […]
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Farmington Budget Committee reaffirms library budget
FARMINGTON — The Budget Committee voted 5-1 Wednesday to reaffirm its recommendation of $165,945 for the Farmington Public Library this year. The committee met unexpectedly to review its recommendation, after the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday recommended $157,723 for the library. The library requested $187,094. Budget Committee members Peter Tracy, Beth Edwards, Judith Murphy, Chairman […]
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Farmington board recommends reduced funding request for library
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Tuesday to recommended $157,723 for the Farmington Public Library this year. Chairman Joshua Bell, Selectmen Matthew Smith and Michael Fogg approved the motion; Stephan Bunker and Andrew Buckland voted against it. Library Treasurer Richard Morton and library Director Maurie Stockford requested $187,094 in response to prior discussions […]
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Initial budget requests reviewed by Farmington selectmen
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen met with department heads Tuesday to initially review their 2017 budget requests, which are $232,920 more than last year’s budget. The Budget Committee and the Board of Selectmen are expected to make their recommendations later this month. The budget is now $5.65 million, a 4.3 percent increase. Board members […]
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Sen. King ‘s staff to hold office hours in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The staff of U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will hold constituent outreach hours for Franklin County on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The hours are 2 to 4 p.m. at the Farmington Public Library, 111 Academy St. Outreach hours are part of the senator’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer an opportunity for area […]
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Sen. King’s staff in Farmington
FARMINGTON — As part of U.S. Sen. Angus King’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative, members of his staff will meet with the public from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Farmington Public Library. For more information, call 800-432-1599.
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Library announces summer reading program
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Library has announced “Love to Listen,” its summer reading program for children of all ages, readers and listeners. The program will run June 17 to Aug. 9. Children may register any time during the summer when setting up a reading record at the library. All area children are welcome to participate, […]
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Farmington Public Library announces new operating hours FARMINGTON — Effective immediately, the Farmington Public Library will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is located at 117 Academy St. All library programs are […]