FARMINGTON — Join the Franklin County Children’s Task Force on their scenic walk through town this Saturday, October 13, for the 28 annual Make Tracks for Kids 2-mile Walk and Kids Fun Run. “Walkers and teams are encouraged to receive pledges from their friends, colleagues and family. All donations will support children and families in […]
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Dirigo Wellness Center to hold Christmas-themed fun run on Dec. 14
DIXFIELD — The Dirigo Wellness Center will hold a Christmas-themed fun run and open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, wellness center attendant Judy Horne said Thursday. The center is always looking for unique ways to get people interested in what they have to offer, she said. In October, it hosted […]
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Pumpkin Run raises money for SAD 17 programs
WEST PARIS — More than 230 runners from Oxford Hills participated in the second annual Agnes Gray Elementary School Pumpkin Run on Oct. 19, raising thousands of dollars for school programs. It included a 5K race, mile walk and 1-mile fun run, which attracted more than 55 schoolchildren. They ran across the finish line to […]
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Children’s Task Force partners with military in Kuwait for road race
FARMINGTON — A local road race to raise funds to help prevent child abuse and neglect has caught the attention of U.S. military personnel in Kuwait. While the Franklin County Children’s Task Force hosts its third annual 5K/10K and Kids Fun Run on May 10 in downtown Farmington, a Mainer stationed in Kuwait will organize […]
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Central Maine Heart Walk raises more than $115,000
AUBURN — The 15th annual Central Maine Heart Walk took place on Sept. 15 in Lewiston/Auburn and Rumford to benefit the life-saving research and education of the American Heart Association. The AHA’s largest event in Central Maine, the flagship walk in Lewiston/Auburn drew approximately 1500 walkers who together raised more than $115,000. Paul Smith, a […]