University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is launching of virtual field trips, a way for youth learners to explore Maine’s aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, offering participants the chance to step inside cutting-edge facilities and learn directly from industry experts. Through the power of virtual reality and accessible browser-based tools, […]
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Town of Jay taking requests for absentee ballots
JAY — Absentee ballot applications are now available for the Nov. 5 election. Absentee ballots will be sent to voters beginning in early October and available through Thursday, Oct. 31. After Oct. 31, voters must meet the special circumstances requirement to be eligible for an absentee ballot. Voters who will be at least 65 years […]
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Kingfield Harvest Festival to feature music, food, events for kids
KINGFIELD — The 10th annual Harvest Festival, hosted and organized by Maine Mountain Children’s House, is set for 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Mountain Village Farm B&B, 164 Main St. The fundraiser welcomes people from across the region for an afternoon of live music, fresh food, and children-focused activities and events. Proceeds will […]
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Appeal seeks to revoke license of Poppy’s Redemption Center in Jay
Poppy’s Redemption Center is under threat of closing just two months after opening at 246 Main St., according to a post on its Facebook page Sept. 11.
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Scholarships available to adult learners in Franklin County
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 18.
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Maine Cancer Foundation awards $316K in grants
FALMOUTH — The Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded seven grants, totaling $316,000, to organizations across the state. These grants will support projects aimed at reducing cancer risk for Mainers through various evidence-based initiatives. Local grantees include Healthy Androscoggin in Lewiston, Community Immunity: A Collaborative Effort to Raise HPV Vaccinations Rates in Androscoggin County, which received […]
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SeniorsPlus to hold public hearing Sept. 27
WILTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, is holding a public hearing on its 2025-28 Area Plan that outlines the organization’s vision to serve the older and disabled adults populations over the next four years. The hearing is set for 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 284 […]
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Temple seeks public input on community resilience priorities Sept. 23 postponed
A new date will be announced for October.
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Bingo returns
Bingo at the Rangeley Townhouse Apartments on School Street. No entry free and plenty of prizes. The first one will be held on September 17th from 1 to 3. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Mary Hembrow at 207 864-5115.
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Uncrewed aircraft provides aerial photography for environmental cleanup
UMA drones have been monitoring the environment from the air, searching for evidence of foam and providing important information about its possible spread in nearby waterways.