Sewer District Superintendent Roland Arsenault said the grant will “ensure that the district is able to help protect the Androscoggin River’s water quality and environment.”
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Rumford native author Julie Cohen to give book talk on ‘Bad Men’
Cohen plans to present her latest thriller at the American Legion in Rumford on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. and at Back Cove Books in Portland on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m., where she’ll also have her books for sale.
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West Paris raises mil rate 7.4%
Town Manager Joy Downing attributed the increase to the cost of everything going up, specifically the county tax bill and the Maine School Administrative District 17 budget.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
SeniorsPlus calls for volunteers for Money Minders
REGION — SeniorsPlus, a leading organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for aging adults and people with disabilities, is looking for committed volunteers for its Money Minders program. Volunteers are needed in Franklin, and Oxford counties This program pairs well-trained volunteers with clients who need help managing their monthly bills. By reducing overdraft […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Sandy River Festival in Strong on August 24
STRONG — The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the natural beauty and rich history of the Sandy River, is coming back to Strong on Saturday, August 24, 2024! The festival will be held along the banks of the Sandy River in Strong, and will feature fun activities, live music, food trucks and more. “We […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Child, adult food program opens at WMCA
REGION — Western Maine Community Action, 20 Church St. East Wilton Me 04234, (207) 645-3764, announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge for all children. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
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Breakfast LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10 American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave. is having a Legion Breakfast Saturday, August 18 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. The buffet includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, home fries, cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, juices, coffee and more. The price is $10 requested donation, for children under 10, it’s $5. Help support our local […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Rd, Farmington, Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. We’d love to help you find the purrrfect furry […]
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UMaine launches new program for retirement
ORONO — Registration is open for a new online professional development program titled “What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement,” with each class to be held biweekly from 6–7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, and Nov. 12 and 26. The newest program in the University of Maine Division of Lifelong […]
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Movie Review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
If nothing else, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is Disney taking a victory lap for acquiring 20th Century Fox and the Marvel properties it controlled. We got a taste of this last year in “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” when the advertising bragged about bringing in Patrick Stewart’s Professor X from the X-Men and then […]