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August 30, 2025
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  • Farmington’s 2024 Election: Key Races From the Senate to School Boards Will Shape Our Community’s Future

    10 months ago10 months ago
  • A black and white stipple illustration depicting small-town crime elements, including a police badge, handcuffs, a gavel, and a subtle storage facility in the background, styled like a vintage newspaper.

    Double Trouble on Colt Highway: Bristol Duo Nabbed for Protective Order Violations

    10 months ago
  • A bold, black-and-white editorial cartoon featuring an oversized book chained to a voting ballot box. Surrounding the book are chaotic symbols of modern distractions, including TV screens, social media icons, and a smartphone.

    Put Down the Remote, Pick Up a Book—Or Lose Your Democracy

    11 months ago11 months ago
  • A stipple-style black and white illustration of a small-town newspaper office with a dedicated publisher at a desk. The scene exudes a sense of community and dedication, contrasting the warmth of local journalism with the looming presence of modern tech outside a window.

    Can the Media Survive? A Personal Take from Our Publisher

    10 months ago10 months ago
  • Camp Current’s Fate on Hold, Farmington Approves Food Trucks, Church Signage & More 🏛️

    6 months ago6 months ago
  • A black and white stipple illustration depicting small-town crime elements, including a police badge, handcuffs, a gavel, and a subtle storage facility in the background, styled like a vintage newspaper.

    Farmington Arrests: The Drama on New Britain Avenue 🎭🚔

    8 months ago8 months ago
  • Black and white stipple art of a casual town hall meeting, featuring people sitting around a table discussing plans, a bicycle leaning against the wall, a fence in the background, a water fountain nearby, and a mosquito flying around.

    Farmington’s Bicycle Advisory Committee Debates Fences, Mosquitoes, and Water Fountains at September 2023 Meeting

    12 months ago
  • Black and white stipple illustration of an anonymous professional sports coach in a suit and tie

    Quenneville Eyes NHL Return, Reflects on Lessons Learned

    1 year ago1 year ago
  • Town Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on Blasting Permit

    Explosive Decisions: Blasting, New Signs, and Farmington’s Evolving Landscape

    11 months ago11 months ago
  • Farmington Cuts Tax Hike, Funds Police Cars, Backs Nonprofits—Here’s How They Pulled It Off 🚨

    5 months ago5 months ago
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You Call That a Platform? The River Had Other Ideas

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Modeling Floods, Wrangling Debris, and the Great Boulder Strip Compromise “I Gave Up Fishing in Boy Scouts Because I Always…

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🚔 Final Farewell: Trooper Aaron Pelletier’s Funeral Arrangements Announced 🌹

Jack Beckett1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

🌹Funeral arrangements set for Trooper Aaron Pelletier, a 9-year veteran of Connecticut State Police, tragically killed in the line of duty. Public service on June 5th. 🇺🇸 ⛳️

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A black and white stipple-style illustration of a classroom. The teacher stands at the front holding a large book, while students sit at desks holding small summaries. The teacher appears frustrated, and the students look confused or disengaged. In the background, a bookshelf filled with neglected full-length books emphasizes the disconnect between the lesson and deeper reading.
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Stop Skimming, Start Reading: Why Students Deserve Full Books, Not CliffsNotes

Peter Cellino12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

📚 Cutting classics into bite-sized pieces? Our schools are starving students of the full story. Let’s end the shortcut culture and get back to real reading—books and brains deserve better!

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Farmington Arrest Log: One DUI Case, 3:16 A.M. Stop On Route 6

Jack Beckett1 week ago2 hours ago06 mins

One arrest logged in Farmington: a 49-year-old Bristol resident, 3:16 a.m. on Route 6 at Brookshire Lane, facing speeding, no insurance, and DUI charges. Court date set for Sept. 2. 🚓

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Farmington Crime Blotter: A Week of Bad Decisions & Questionable Judgment 🚨

Jack Beckett6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

D.U.I.s, disorderly conduct, and a shoplifting conspiracy? Just another week in Farmington! Read the full report—where crime meets comedy. Brought to you by Farmington Storage, the only storage facility in CT with museum air! 🎭

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Five Arrests and a Breach of Peace Later, Farmington’s Misdemeanor Streak Is Unbroken

Jack Beckett1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Five arrests in five days: From a DUI to a domestic doubleheader, Farmington’s misdemeanor machine hums along—sponsored by storage air more stable than your ex’s temper.

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Farmington CT Jobs: Administrative Clerk, Assessment Clerk II, Firefighter/EMT, Crossing Guard, Golf Course Roles, and More — How To Apply, Pay, Deadlines

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Farmington is hiring across offices, streets, greens, and firehouses—with clear pay, deadlines, and how to apply. Plus volunteer seats and contacts to get you in the room.

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Bike Path Plans, School-Zone Safety and a Fight Over Weeds: Inside Farmington’s Bike Advisory Marathon 🚲

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Farmington’s Bike Advisory Committee mapped out trail upgrades, school-zone safety lessons and a million-dollar grant push—all in 90 brisk minutes. Potholes, pavilions and pocket parks? Covered.

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Arrest Log: Eight Taken Into Custody in Farmington

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Eight individuals were arrested this week in Farmington, facing charges from disorderly conduct to DUI and violation of a protective order.

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Jaw-Dropping Estate in Farmington Comes With Free Air-Conditioning and a Slight Mortgage Crippling

Jack Beckett1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Explore this $2.2M Farmington mansion with 5 fireplaces, heated pool, and more! Your dream home awaits on 39 High Street. Luxury living meets historic charm. 🌳🏠 #RealEstate #Farmington

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