PORTLAND — WinterKids invites you to be a part of creating lifelong healthy habits for children across Maine at our 2024 License to Chill Silent Auction and Live Event. The silent auction offers exclusive experiences, luxury items, and unique packages that not only deliver excitement but also directly support WinterKids’ mission to keep kids active […]
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Day Mountain Middle School visits Gray Animal Park
STRONG — Students, teachers, ed techs, the whole middle school – even the principal – traveled to Gray to study up close and personal a wide variety of Maine’s wild animal species. According to information sent home with the students prior to the trip, their major objectives were to practice “observational drawing skills, collecting data […]
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Mt. Blue cross country team advances to state meet
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue High School Boys and girls cross country teams both advanced to the state meet with their performances at the Northern Maine Regional Championships in Belfast on Saturday, Oct. 26. The girls team placed fourth and the boys were fifth. Both teams will compete in the State Championship at Twin Brook […]
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Franklin County deputy shoots man after repeatedly asking him to drop gun, get help
First aid was rendered to Lawrence Scott, 61, but died at the scene, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wrote in a news statement.
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Jay residents to consider amending marijuana ordinance
The amendment would change the 200-foot setback requirement from property lines and the minimum 5-acre parcel to cultivate or manufacture marijuana.
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Dixfield-area students to present ‘Treasure Island’
International theater company provides lessons and plays for all grades during Spirit Week.
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Farmington employees to be offered new health insurance options
A new lunch wagon permit for Backwoods Roasting LLC was also approved.
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MaineHealth Franklin Hospital opens new Cancer Care and IV Therapy center
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital held a ribbon cutting and open house for the newly renovated Cancer Care and IV Therapy center.
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Pre-Halloween celebrations in Kingfield, New Vineyard
Kingfield and New Vineyard hosted Trunk or Treat events Oct. 26.
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Congratulations to the 2024 Indoor Spooktacular winners
The 2024 Indoor Spooktacular Oct. 26 in Farmington brought together local teams, organizations, and families for a festive Halloween event.