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Upcoming UMaine Cooperative Extension webinars
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has announced two upcoming webinars covering home composting and the impact of climate change on gardens. The webinars will be presented via Zoom. Registration is required. Cost for each webinar is $15 but sliding scale fee options are available. For more information or to register, visit the Programs […]
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SeniorsPlus announces March classes and support groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in March. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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UMF partners with Maine outdoor recreation industry to grow economy and workforce
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington, in partnership with Maine’s four-season outdoor recreation industry, has created a workforce development initiative to help meet the state’s current and future needs for skilled outdoor recreation professionals. Anchored in UMF’s Outdoor Recreation Business Administration program (ORBA), the new initiative, titled the “Western Maine Outdoor Recreation Hub […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man to serve six years for attempting to strangle, assault and threaten a woman
Richard D. Simpson, 38, entered guilty pleas in Alford-style plea to domestic violence charges including aggravated assault.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Petition asks state to rescind decision to close Jay maintenance facility, reassign workers
State transportation workers believe the move is in retaliation to complaints they made about a hostile and unsafe work environment.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Industry annual town meeting, elections set for March 8
Industry residents will vote on 34 warrant articles, including funding for a new Public Works building and a Local Food Sovereignty Ordinance, and will elect a Select Board member.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington residents share concerns about changing fiscal year
Town Manager Erica Lacroix makes a case for changing the fiscal year, which some residents do not favor.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 reviews staffing, budget, culinary classroom progress
In a recent meeting, Superintendent Christian Elkington presented key budget adjustments, announced new hires and retirements, and reported on the Bjorn Center Culinary Classroom’s equipment plans.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Kingfield discusses sewer commitment, meeting protocol
In its Feb. 18 meeting, the Kingfield Select Board approved a supplemental sewer commitment to address billing errors, updated its protocol to skip meetings without agenda items, and began planning for upcoming wastewater rate discussions.