Clarkson POTSDAM, NY — Matthew Kenneth Powers of Turner, a freshman majoring in aerospace engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the Fall 2024 semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours. SNHU MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern […]
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Living Well for Better Health offered
WILTON — SeniorsPlus is hosting Living Well for Better Health, a free six-week workshop for individuals managing chronic health conditions. The program will take place on Wednesdays, Jan. 29 through March 5, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at SeniorsPlus Wilton, 284 Main Street, Suite 100. Participants will learn strategies for managing conditions like diabetes, arthritis, […]
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Church LIVERMORE FALLS —The First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls will have its annual “Soup”er Bowl Sunday will happen on Feb. 9 after Worship. There will be a sign-up sheet in Feb. for those who want to bring their favorite soup or “chow-duh” to share! Our next Hymnsing will take place on Sunday, Jan. 26 […]
Dean’s List
Bates LEWISTON — More than 585 students were named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for Fall 2024. This honor is earned by students with a 3.92 grade point average or higher. Iris Petrin of Leeds, named to the Dean’s List at Bates College; Chloe Dwinal of Monmouth, named to the Dean’s List at […]
Farmington service honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Bishop James Ruggieri is guest speaker at the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry program.
Substance use disorder problem in Franklin County takes many to address
During a recent meeting at Franklin County Recovery Center, representatives of a volunteer group spoke about the needs in the community.
Farmington man indicted in attack on his father’s girlfriend
Nicholas M. Smith, 33, is charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening.
Discussion on changes to Livermore Falls solar ordinance set for Jan. 22
The meeting is set for 5 p.m. at the Livermore Falls Town Office to further discuss limiting size of solar farms and making sure firefighters are protected.
Local students do intensive research projects at WPI
WORCESTER, MA — A total of 356 undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) completed research-driven, professional-level projects that apply science and technology to address an important societal need or issue. The following students were part of a team that completed an intensive project: Cameron Walters from Kingfield, Maine, class of 2026, majoring in Chemical […]
Franklin County commissioners to get $12,000 annual salary and flex benefits
Commissioners’ pay has remained the same since 2016, but that year they voted to not to take benefits and accept a $12,000 annual salary — it just never stuck.