FARMINGTON — Two of Franklin County’s three commissioners said Tuesday they remained opposed to a nationwide effort to sue pharmaceutical companies that make and distribute opiates, despite decisions by several town, city and county governments in Maine to join the effort. “Where is this going to end?” Commissioner Terry Brann said. “Are we going to sue auto […]
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Franklin County budget increased, goes back to committee
FARMINGTON — Franklin County’s proposed budget for 2018-19 will go back to the county budget committee for review after commissioners voted Tuesday to approve additional spending for a capital account in the communications department. The three county commissioners voted unanimously to approve $10,000 for equipment reserves in the department, a move that will now require the […]
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What is commission's purpose?
Franklin County Commissioner Terry Brann is quoted (Jan. 17) as saying “I don’t think we should mandate taxpayers to pay for something they may not believe in.” What, exactly, is the function of government, if not to identify community needs and mandate that community members share equitably in seeing to them? If I don’t go […]
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Franklin County authorizes K-9 obstacle course
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to authorize the sheriff to use the $500 from the sale of a dog cage to buy material to build a K-9 obstacle course behind the Sheriff’s Office. The money from the cage that was no longer needed was put into the county’s general fund in June. The […]
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Conditional approval given to hire Franklin County deputy
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to allow Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. to hire Philip Lynch of Winthrop as a patrol deputy, pending a background check and psychological examination. Lynch must attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in August, Nichols said. He has worked as a part-time officer for another agency. He has already […]
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Salaried deputies to be paid straight-time for fair work
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday to pay salaried deputies at regular straight-time for their work at the Farmington Fair. If the rate needs to be adjusted, commissioners said they could revisit it later. Commissioner Fred Hardy of New Sharon opposed the vote. He said when he had a salary job, he was […]