FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Franklin Hospital was recognized for excellence in pediatric emergency preparedness on Wednesday, Nov. 13. MaineHealth Franklin Hospital was recognized for its readiness to care for the youngest members of our community. With a score of 74, Franklin’s emergency department [ED] qualified as “pediatric ready.” The Always Ready for Children program [ARC] is […]
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Ski and Snowboard Clinic Nov. 18
FARMINGTON — The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department is hosting a free ski and snowboard clinic on Monday, Nov. 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Stanley Health Center on the Franklin Hospital campus. Open to all ages, this clinic will provide valuable assessments in flexibility, strength, balance, and form to enhance your alpine […]
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Thanksgiving service at Reeds Mill Church
MADRID TOWNSHIP — A service of Thanksgiving is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning at Reeds Mill Church in Madrid Township, 10 a.m. Nov. 28. All are welcome. The “Church in the Wildwood” located at 995 Reeds Mill Road remains essentially as it was when built: no electricity or running water, and with original kerosene lamps. This […]
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Zemlansky offers two new books
FARMINGTON — Two new books are available from Island Tree Publishing of Farmington. They may also be found online at amazon.com and Kindle Direct. Greg Zemlansky, author, writer, and poet, has written many children’s books, poetry books, lighthouse books, and religious books. The Turkey That got away is children’s book for Thanksgiving and The Earmuffs […]
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Penny Ross art exhibit at library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — An exhibit of artwork by Penny Ross is now on display at the Carrabassett Valley Library and Community Center through December. Experience the magic of Maine through her stunning paintings. Penny’s journey from teaching to becoming an artist is an inspiring tale of creativity and community. Discover her works that evoke wonder […]
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Clubs in full swing at Day Mountain Regional Middle School
STRONG — The last period of the day, especially on a Friday, is probably one of the most anticipated at any middle school. At MSAD58’s Day Mountain Regional Middle School, located in Strong, it is even more so. That is when students participate in the fourteen clubs organized and supervised by teachers, support staff, and […]
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Thank you District 19 voters
To the Editor: I cannot adequately put into words how humbled and honored I am to have received such an overwhelming vote of support from all of you. I want you to know that promises made to you will be promises kept. While serving in your Senate, I will offer, support, represent, and live the […]
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Movie Review: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’
The last time audiences saw the superpowered alien symbiote Venom (Tom Hardy) and his human “host” Eddie Brock (also Hardy) on the big screen, it wasn’t in a “Venom” movie, it was in a mid-credits sequence in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The scene saw the pair briefly hop universes into the Disney-controlled Marvel Cinematic […]
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W. G. Mallett School takes part in Veterans Day drive-through appreciation event
Students and staff from W.G. Mallett School participated in a special “drive through” event to honor area veterans on Nov. 12, starting at the Mt. Blue Middle School.
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Veterans remembered, thanked for their service in Farmington
Wreath were placed Monday at Teague World War I Memorial Arch and at monuments in Meeting House Park in Farmington to pay tribute to veterans past and present.