VIP Tires & Service announced it is donating $52,511.86 to Make-A-Wish Maine. The funds were raised during the company’s ninth annual Season of Wishes Campaign during the 2016 holiday season at its 56 stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. VIP encourages employees and customers to make individual contributions and matches the funds collected. From […]
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Mt. Blue High School senior Elizabeth Burke receives Principal's Award
FARMINGTON — Elizabeth Burke of Farmington, a senior at Mt. Blue High School, has been selected to receive the 2017 Principal’s Award, Principal Bruce Mochamer said. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Elizabeth has served on the Mt. Blue Campus […]
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United Way to host fraud, security workshop for nonprofits
FARMINGTON — United Way and experts in fraud, risk management and cyber-security will offer a free workshop called “Staying Safe: Emerging Threats” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. This workshop is specifically designed for non-profits. Lunch will be provided. Presenters Andy Grover, Bangor Savings […]
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Jay to put tax-acquired property out to bid
JAY — Selectpersons voted unanimously Monday to put a tax-acquired apartment house and land at 35 Main St. out to bid for a minimum of $6,600. The building contains two small apartments, Selectperson Tom Goding said. He and board Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo visited the property, as did the town’s tax-assessing agent. The property on […]
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UMF invites young writers to Longfellow workshop, July 16-22
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington once again invites young writers to apply for its Longfellow Young Writers Workshop to be held Sunday, July 16, through Saturday, July 22, on the UMF campus. The only weeklong young writers’ summer workshop in New England, Longfellow provides talented high school writers with the opportunity to […]
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Taylor Kruger to receive Principal's Award
FRYEBURG — Taylor Kruger, a senior at Fryeburg Academy, has been selected to receive the 2017 Principal’s Award, Head of School Erin P. Mayo announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, citizenship and leadership. “Taylor has been an exemplary student throughout her […]
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Legler, Olson complete chaplaincy volunteer training
FARMINGTON — The chaplaincy program at Franklin Memorial Hospital welcomed its newest volunteers, Gretchen Legler of Jay and Jon Olson of Mt. Vernon, in a ceremony held at the hospital chapel on March 8. Legler and Olson join 10 other trained volunteers who visit with patients and families weekly under the direction of the hospital […]
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Cat, Cliff seeking homes at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Cat and Cliff are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Dog of the Week, Cliff, is a 2-year-old, DNA-tested American Stafforshire/bulldog mix. He is a high-energy, handsome boy who loves long walks, chasing after balls and playing, playing, playing! He is bouncy, so he’d do best in a home […]
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Firefighters contain fire to Livermore Falls kitchen
LIVERMORE FALLS — Firefighters from several towns contained a kitchen fire at 39 Knapp St. on Saturday evening. The fire was caused by the oil from French-frying potatoes boiling over on a stove, Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV said. Kayla Therrien, her husband and three children were able to get out of the house safely, […]
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Perkins-Farrington joins Legacy
LEWISTON — Legacy Realty, 681 Sabattus St., Lewiston, announces that Jann Perkins-Farrington has joined the Legacy Realty Group. Perkins-Farrington has more than 30 years of real estate experience and has worked every aspect of the real estate industry with a specialty in waterfront properties. She can be reached at 207-376-4830, 207-154-1435 (cell), or by email […]