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October 30, 2025
  • Local Man Arrested Again, Again: A Cautionary Tale of Repetition in Farmington Police Work
  • Farmington Arrest Log: Oct. 24–27, 2025 — Names, Charges, Times, Bonds, Court Dates (Innocent Until Proven Guilty)
  • The Federal Government Has Checked Out. Here’s What’s Next.
  • Farmington Historic District Commission Approves Church Renovations, Debates Memorial Cross Placement
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  • Local Man Arrested Again, Again: A Cautionary Tale of Repetition in Farmington Police Work

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  • Farmington Arrest Log: Oct. 24–27, 2025 — Names, Charges, Times, Bonds, Court Dates (Innocent Until Proven Guilty)

    3 days ago3 days ago
  • The Federal Government Has Checked Out. Here’s What’s Next.

    4 days ago4 days ago
  • Farmington Historic District Commission Approves Church Renovations, Debates Memorial Cross Placement

    6 days ago6 days ago
  • Farmington Police Arrest Log: Three Cases, One Town, Zero Panic (Oct. 23–24)

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  • Farmington’s 2025 Ballot, Deconstructed: Every Office, Every Candidate, Every Deadline

    7 days ago7 days ago
  • Area Man Appears Twice In Log, Town Remains Calm, Coffee Still Hot

    7 days ago7 days ago
  • Farmington Arrest Log (Oct. 21–22, 2025): Five Arrests, Multiple Warrants, Bond Details, Court Dates

    1 week ago1 week ago
  • Arrest Log: Eight Farmington Cases, Bonds, Court Dates, And A Friendly Reminder About “Museum Air”

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  • Wells Acres Residents Demand Road Reconstruction After Seven Years as Farmington Council Approves $773K in Other Projects

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A black and white stipple illustration of a modern Apple Store, humorously depicting a man in pajamas and slippers browsing devices, a woman in a hoodie yelling into her phone, and a casually chaotic atmosphere that contrasts with the store's sleek minimalist design.
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Pajamas and Pixels: The Apple Store’s New Dress Code 🛍️💻

Jack Beckett11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

Farmington’s Apple Store goes from tech temple to pajama party. Jack Beckett asks: Is the future really this fuzzy? Read the latest editorial now! 🧸📱

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A black-and-white stipple illustration depicting a small figure, symbolizing a local news outlet, holding a slingshot and facing a towering figure resembling a technological giant with abstract motifs.
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Why We Don’t Rely on Google Ads to Keep the Lights On 🌟

Jack Beckett11 months ago04 mins

Learn why The Farmington Mercury rejects Google Ads and what Canada’s battle against Big Tech reveals about monopolies crushing local journalism. #WeAreFarmington

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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.
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Local News is Dead? Not If We Can Help It!

Jack Beckett12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

Only 25% of Americans love their local news, and we aim to fix that. Thank you, Farmington Storage (the only place in Connecticut with museum air), for making good journalism breathable!

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A black and white stipple-style illustration symbolizing censorship and book bans. It features classic literature like "1984" and "Anne Frank’s Diary" chained and padlocked in a dimly lit library with empty shelves.
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Florida’s Book Bans: Censorship Isn’t Education—It’s Ignorance

Jack Beckett12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

Florida banned 700+ books in schools this year, erasing critical voices. Censorship stifles democracy and empathy. Fight for the freedom to read! 📖❌ Learn more.

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Can the Media Survive? A Personal Take from Our Publisher

Peter Cellino12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

Local News Can Survive: Here’s How We’re Making It Happen Why Hyper-Local Journalism and Community Engagement Are Our Answers to…

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Supreme Court’s Approval of Virginia’s Last-Minute Voter Purge Raises Concerns Over Election Integrity

Peter Cellino12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

SCOTUS backs Virginia’s purge of nearly 1,800 voters days before Election Day, despite NVRA’s 90-day rule. Here’s what this means for voting rights nationwide.

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A dramatic black and white stipple illustration showing a tense 1984 political recount battle in Indiana's “Bloody Eighth” District, with two figures in heated confrontation, set against a courtroom-like backdrop with American flag and tall columns.
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Indiana’s Bloody Eighth: How a 1984 Recount Set the Stage for Today’s Political Warfare

Peter Cellino1 year ago1 year ago010 mins

The 1984 Indiana Bloody Eighth recount changed American politics, inspiring Newt Gingrich’s combative GOP tactics and shaping election battles today.

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The Great American Brain Drain

Jack Beckett1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Read a Damn Book, America—Before It’s Too Late By Jack Beckett Farmington Mercury Alright, America. Let’s talk. In a country…

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A comical black and white caricature of a giant bookshelf struggling to hold overly large, chaotic books, many of which are leaning dangerously at odd angles. Papers and bookmarks stick out in all directions, and some books have funny titles like 'The Encyclopedia of Everything' and 'Infinite To-Do Lists.'
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Read or Be Ruled: Why America Needs to Pick Up a Book—and Vote

Jack Beckett1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Americans aren’t reading enough, and it’s wrecking our democracy. Reading more is essential for informed voting. Special thanks to Farmington Storage, where your unread books stay fresh!

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A detailed black and white stipple illustration of a hand placing a ballot into a box, with a background of a town hall or community meeting, highlighting the importance of primary voting and local civic engagement.
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Why Primaries Matter: The Real Battleground for Your Vote

Jack Beckett1 year ago05 mins

Tired of your general election options? That’s because you missed the primaries, where the real choices are made. Voting in primaries is how we get better candidates (and museum-quality air at Farmington Storage).

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