Patrons of Farmington Public Library expressed good wishes to librarian Maurie Stockford of Mount Vernon on her last day at the library. Stockford has accepted a position as the new library director for RSU 40, comprising Waldoboro, Warren, Washington, Friendship and Union. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)
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Farmington library raising money for furnace
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library has redesigned areas to make better use of space and enhanced services to patrons. Now, it is raising money for a new furnace and heat pumps for the two-story granite building at 117 Academy St. Library board Chairwoman Barbara Marshall said $16,000 is needed for a furnace and $5,000 […]
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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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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 […]