NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has announced its July schedule. A special event for July is the Garden Tour at the Bob and Mary Van Nest Farm. Later in the month, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, the center will also offer a weekly Kayaking Wellness Program on Norway […]
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Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period opens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period has opened. The USDA is encouraging farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee. This year, nominations and elections for Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County will be held in local administrative area […]
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Franklin Memorial Auxiliary donates to hospital, installs officers
FARMINGTON — Donations to Franklin Memorial Hospital, committee reports and the installment of new officers were just a few of the actions taking place at the annual meeting of the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary on June 6. Jean Rand, Auxiliary president, presented checks to representatives of the Maternal and Child Health Unit and Physical Rehab […]
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Students graduate Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education
NORWAY — Twenty Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education students graduated on Tuesday, June 12, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Superintendent Richard Colpitts and school board Chairman, Ron Kugell, conferred the diplomas. Special guest speakers included graduating student Adelaide Roma and Corey LeTourneau, an OHCHS and Adult Education graduate who is a systems engineer at Peregrine Turbine […]
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Father Patrick Finn is ordained by Bishop Deeley
BRUNSWICK — “This is amazing.” That is how Father Patrick Finn described what it’s like to now be a priest of the Diocese of Portland. Father Finn was ordained by Bishop Robert P. Deeley on Saturday, June 16 in a full St. John the Baptist Church in Brunswick, a church where he once enjoyed youth […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter features Junior, Toby
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week is Toby, a 1-year-old male Staffy mix. He is a super sweet dog who loves cuddles and people. Toby is not quite sure how he feels about other dogs, but no cats, please! He has a laid-back […]
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Rumford Public Library registering children for summer reading program
RUMFORD — “Libraries Rock!” during this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Rumford Public Library. The 2018 Summer Reading Program is open to children of all reading abilities, from pre-school-aged through 14. Reading during the summer months helps children maintain and enhance reading and comprehension skills and vocabulary. Younger children also develop a positive, enthusiastic […]
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ELHS graduate receives literary union scholarship
AUBURN — Katelyn Breton of Auburn is this year’s recipient of the Women’s Literary Union’s $500 scholarship. A 2018 graduate of Edward Little High School, Breton will attend Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall to pursue a degree in American Sign Language/English interpretation. She plans to work in elementary education. Breton said she understands […]
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Franklin County 4-H members learn about wind turbines
CARTHAGE — Franklin County 4-H members toured the Saddleback Ridge wind farm off Route 2 Saturday, June 2. The development has 12 turbines. The tour started at Turbine 8, with Rebecca Howard, assistant director of government and community affairs with Patriot Renewables of Quincy, Massachusetts. She explained the development of wind turbines in Maine, the […]
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Central Maine Christian Academy graduates students
LEWISTON — Central Maine Christian Academy recently held its graduation ceremony at Pathway Vineyard Church. The graduates are: Joshua Bernier of Sabattus, son of Jeff and Dottie Bernier; Francis Bruno of Turner, son of Nicholas and Sally Bruno; Arthur Gagnon of Lewiston, son of Roger and Lori Gagnon; Rileigh Landry of Lewiston, daughter of Jason […]