FARMINGTON — Democrat Gary McGrane, a longtime advocate for Franklin County and its people, announced his campaign for state senator in District 17. The seat is held by Republican Sen. Thomas Saviello of Wilton. “The people of our district need a senator who will fight for them, and represent them in Augusta,” McGrane said. “I […]
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Veteran Charlie Bennett remembered for lifetime service
FARMINGTON — Although Charles “Charlie” Bennett may have served in the Army nearly 50 years ago, “he was still serving his country with pride until the day he died,” veteran Donald Simoneau of Fayette said. The community is remembering Bennett who passed unexpectedly on Nov. 25 in Florida at the age of 69. “He came […]
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Make yourself a winner, even in defeat
In the mid 1990s I had the honor of coaching my first Little League baseball team. Many young and inexperienced players made up this team. The team’s record at the end of the season was 0-12, losing every game by a lot. After each loss, I told the kids to keep smiling, shake hands and […]
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Senate District 17: Thomas Saviello
Age (on Election Day): Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Community organizations: West Farmington Fire Department; Wilton Lions; Western Maine Homeless Shelter, Board of Directors; Farmington Rotary Hobbies, activities etc.: Antique “picking”; wood furniture repurposing/repair Family status: Years in Legislature: Clean Election candidate? Yes Committee assignments wanted: Environment and Natural Resources What is the most pressing problem […]
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Legislators can give hospitals a shot at survival and success
Members of the Maine Legislature have not sat idly by as declining demand and competition from abroad has stressed Maine’s paper mills. While we have not been able to turn back the global tide and rescue every Maine mill — five have closed in the past two years — there has been bipartisan consensus that […]
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Wilton Transfer Station joins statewide paint recycle program
WILTON — Beginning Oct. 1, the Wilton Transfer Station will accept unwanted paint at no charge, according to Town Manager Rhonda Irish. Through recently-passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, an architectural paint stewardship program administered by PaintCare Inc. is recruiting and training paint businesses and transfer stations to accept paint. PaintCare Inc. is […]
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Senator accepted flight from J.D. Irving while promoting looser mining laws
A Republican state senator who is among those leading the fight to pass legislation to benefit J.D. Irving’s proposal to develop an open-pit mine in the North Woods accepted a free private plane ride to Aroostook from Irving’s lobbyists and didn’t report it to the state ethics commission. Sen. Thomas Saviello of Wilton said he […]
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Saviello hopes for unity in the 127th Legislature
WILTON — State Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, will be sworn in for his third term Dec. 3 to represent District 17 in the 127th Maine Legislature. The district will include all of Franklin County, as well as the towns of Mount Vernon, Fayette and Belgrade in Kennebec County. “My dream … we all get […]
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Front Street Merchantile ready to open in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The new Front Street Merchantile offers gifts, goods, decor items plus penny candy that is no longer a penny. The shop is filled with a variety of new and antique items. It will open for the last two last Saturdays in May and begin regular hours in June, owners Christine Geisser and Thomas […]
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Farmington natural gas line closer to reality with UMF on board
FARMINGTON — Reactions are mixed as organizers of a natural gas line for the Farmington area learned Thursday that the University of Maine at Farmington is ready to bring natural gas to the campus. “The good news is, it’s coming,” state Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, said. “But I have mixed emotions. I’m disappointed with UMF. […]