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Farmington backs off from proposed connection to UMF heating plant

FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen agreed Tuesday to back off from connecting the town Community Center to a proposed central heating plant at the University of Maine at Farmington. “It was nice of the university to make the offer,” Town Manager Richard Davis said. While the university is seeking permits for its project, it […]

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Farmington board considers plan to raze, rebuild McDonald’s

FARMINGTON — McDonald’s could get a new look this year: Plans to raze and rebuild the 303 Main St. restaurant are under consideration. The Planning Board will discuss a site-review application for the proposed plan when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the Municipal Building. The application proposes razing the 4,335-square-foot building […]

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Farmington board considers plan to hook into UMF heating plant

FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed Tuesday to ask the University of Maine at Farmington to consider the Community Center in its plan for a central heating plant on campus. Selectmen also decided to have a presentation on a pellet boiler system to compare, before making a final decision. While the university is […]

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Farmington Village Corp. board grants appeal for UMF central heating plant

FARMINGTON — Members of the Farmington Village Corp. Appeals Board unanimously granted the University of Maine at Farmington’s appeal to build a central heating plant at Quebec and Perkins streets. Recognizing the potential as a learning environment for students and the environmental good it poses for the community, Appeals Board members agreed that the corporation’s […]