FARMINGTON — The Downtown Farmington area is preparing for the 3rd Annual Jolly Good Night holiday shopping event being held on Friday, Dec. 13. The Night Owl shopping after dark event will be happening in Downtown Farmington, with many shops staying open until 8 pm and at the Farmington Community Center where the Holiday […]
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HealthReach welcomes Garrett Smith, PA
KINGFIELD — This November, staff of the Mt. Abram Regional Health Center were happy to welcome Garrett Smith, PA, to their professional healthcare team. Smith earned his Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Rural Medicine degree from Mountain State University in Beckley, West Virginia. Smith’s wealth of medical experience includes time spent in multiple settings, including […]
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FAME celebrates partnerships, successes
AUGUSTA — The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) celebrated business and education success stories and partnerships at its annual meeting and awards event, Showcase Maine, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at South Portland’s Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks. Showcase Maine is FAME’s annual celebration of successful partnerships with Maine’s business, lending, governmental, and higher education […]
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North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed December 1 by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “O Come, All Ye Faithful”, “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” and “This Is My Father’s World”. The service ended with Communion. […]
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Thank you UMF
To the Editor: The University of Maine System is serving more students, and more of them are succeeding. Last month, we announced that our System had achieved our highest-ever undergraduate return rate, as measured by the percentage of students who were enrolled one year ago and came back to continue their studies at our public universities […]
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Mt. Abram High School honor roll
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced its honor roll for the first Quarter August 28 through November 1: HIGHEST HONORS: 93 or above in all academic subjects Grade 12: Robert Butterfield IV, Ruth Gusler, Bailea Haines, Hannah Henshaw, Summer Love, Aspen Mitchell, Opal Mitchell, Jany Pepin, Joselyn Smith, Kharlie Turner, Stanton (Phillip) Yeaton […]
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Scavenger hunt at library begins for teens
FARMINGTON — Teens are encouraged to take part in the inaugural Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt at the Farmington Public Library throughout December. This event is open to participants ages 11 to 17, who will tackle a series of questions that will challenge their research abilities. Utilizing the library’s computer catalog alongside their own exploration skills, participants […]
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Expansion to enhance patient experience, expand services
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is proud to announce a significant renovation project to address the surging demand for emergency services, enhance the patient experience, and expand vital services. These renovations mark a significant investment by MaineHealth in the hospital’s infrastructure and capacity to meet our community’s growing health care needs. The cornerstone of […]
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Movie Review: ‘Wicked’
It was in the spring of 2004 that I first saw Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth perform the showstopping “Defying Gravity” from the Broadway blockbuster “Wicked” at the Tony Awards. Since that moment was over 20 years ago, it means that I have waited literal decades for a big-screen version of “Wicked.” I’ve more than […]
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Kingfield Select Board discusses parking concerns and safety measures
The Kingfield Select Board reviewed parking and safety issues, with business owner Polly MacMichael raising concerns about “NO PARKING” signs impacting accessibility and Chair Wade Browne emphasizing public safety as the primary goal.