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Farmington, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Farmington! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What rules will govern Farmingtonās new $240,000 camera network?
- How a lost grant and new dorm plan will affect RSU 9
- Why Farmingtonās Select Board pushed back on new county appointments
Also on today's calendar: Brunswick Varsity Field Hockey @ Mt. Blue.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Farmington camera network awaits public policy review (sunjournal.com) ā Farmingtonās $240,000 automated camera network wonāt be switched on until a new community steering committee helps write strict rules on privacy, data access, and police use. Funded by a federal grant, the system would place cameras at key intersections and the police station, but town officials stress there will be no facial recognition and no continuous monitoring while residents debate surveillance concerns. 
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2. RSU 9 leaders angered by state rejection of student homelessness grant (dailybulldog.com) ā RSU 9 leaders in Farmington are frustrated after the state swiftly rejected a $180,000 grant request to support students experiencing homelessness, leaving a gap in an already tight budget. At the same meeting, the board approved housing some Mt. Blue High School international students in a University of Maine at Farmington dorm, aiming to expand the program through self-sustaining fees. Local families will still host many students alongside the new dorm option. Ā Ā Ā
3. Farmington objects to unexpected county committee appointments (sunjournal.com) ā Farmingtonās Select Board has formally objected to Franklin County naming two department heads and a selectman to county committees without first consulting town leaders. Members stressed they donāt oppose the individuals serving, but say the county cannot volunteer already stretched staff time without approval. A firm letter will remind commissioners to coordinate future appointments with Farmington officials. Ā Ā Ā
4. 11 rural Maine hospitals invited to participate in $30M resiliency initiative (wmtw.com) ā MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington is one of 11 rural hospitals invited to share in a new $30 million state initiative aimed at improving long-term financial stability. Starting in September 2026, the hospital will get expert help to craft a sustainability plan and may later receive project funding to strengthen operations, efficiency, and local access to care. Ā Ā Ā
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Brunswick Varsity Field Hockey @ Mt. Blue ā
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