Do you know how much of your property taxes are used to support county government? Farmington residents pay roughly 5 percent of their property taxes toward county operations. So, what do residents get for that 5 percent? County government in Maine provides regional services. Franklin County government is now more than 180 years old and […]
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Farmington board adds funding articles to warrant
FARMINGTON — Selectmen voted Tuesday night to include two funding articles to the March 24 town meeting warrant. The first asks Franklin County to continue to fund regional economic development and social services. The vote was 3-2. Selectmen Michael Fogg, Stephan Bunker and Scott Landry were in favor. Selectmen Joshua Bell and Matthew Smith were […]
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Fen Fowler receives Salt and Light Award in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry on May 14 honored a man they credited with bringing church and community members to the table to address poverty in Franklin County. Fenwick “Fen” Fowler received the annual Salt and Light Award for being the catalyst for people working on poverty issues. The presentation was made at […]
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Fowler to retire from WMCA
EAST WILTON — Fenwick Fowler, executive director of Western Maine Community Action, has announced his retirement, effective July 1. Norman Croteau, WMCA board of directors president, praised Fowler for his 40 years of service at WMCA. Western Maine Community Action celebrates 50 years of service to Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties with services that include […]