Gould Academy’s Reiley Hedden played basketball at Telstar for two years thanks to a Maine Principal’s Association allowance.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington’s Alana Knapp reflects on libraries, literacy and community
Farmington resident Alana Knapp, assistant director of Treat Memorial Library, shares how her rural upbringing shaped her passion for literacy and community engagement.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Virtual update set for Christmas tree producers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting two virtual presentations covering current pest management challenges in Christmas tree production from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 17. During this virtual webinar, UMaine Extension Forage Educator Jaime Garzon will discuss the potential of alfalfa, clovers, and birdsfoot trefoil for use as continuous ground cover […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Movie Review: ‘Novocaine’
“Novocaine” stars Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a man with a condition that makes him unable to feel pain. This is an action movie, and it sounds like a man who can’t feel pain would fit right into the role of action hero, right? Actually, no. Caine’s condition is just terribly inconvenient in his everyday […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
What’s Happening in Farmington
Sales FARMINGTON — The Farmington Grange #12 will host a Spring Flea Market on Sunday, April 13, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. More than 15 vendors will offer antiques, collectibles, crafts and more. The grange ladies will offer refreshments and will be selling raffle tickets on several items including handmade quilts. There is no admission fee. […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Palm Sunday, Holy Week & Easter Services
REGION — Here is a partial list of services and events scheduled for Easter 2025. Call your local house of worship to confirm dates and times if not listed below. Wilton Ecumenical Community Organization Palm Sunday, April 13…Dryden Baptist at 9 a.m. …Wilton United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. …Congregational Church at 9:30 a.m. …St. […]
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Historic home razed in wind-swept fire in Rumford
Winds reportedly gusting to 40 mph carried embers that started a second fire at 33 Franklin St., the site of the Waldo Pettingill House, built in 1891. Pettingill was the first president of Oxford Paper Co.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Ducklings, a sign of spring
Signs of spring include chicks and ducklings for sale at local businesses.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Hope Baptist musical
FARMINGTON — “Lift Him Up,” a musical drama by Ron Hamilton, will be presented at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. in Farmington. The hour-long program will be on Friday, April 18, and Sunday, April 20, at 7 p.m. The costumed drama with beautiful scenery portrays the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
The guardrails are being dismantled
To the Editor: As a 40-year-old, I’ve lived through many political crises in this country – but I have never seen an attack on our democracy like this. In the past, there was bipartisan opposition to lawlessness. Today, the guardrails are being dismantled before our eyes, and we must sound the alarm. Annika Zack Oakland, […]