FARMINGTON — Please join Franklin County Animal Shelter for the much-awaited “Strut For Strays” timed 5k run event on September 7, 2024 at Titcomb Mountain – dogs are very welcome. Lace up your running shoes for a competitive race or you can take a nice, leisurely stroll around the trail. Participants will embark on a […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Health Care Golf Classic was held on July 12 at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. The tournament raised $42,000 and benefits the Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Twenty-six teams throughout Maine and beyond took […]

PHILLIPS — Phillips Area Community Center (PACC) will host Mr. Drew and His Animals Too! Live Reptile Show, Sunday, July 28. Due to the Popularity of this returning event, Shows are scheduled at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.This free show is sponsored by Sylvia Lambert. PACC events are underwritten by Central Maine Crane, Dark Star […]

WILTON— The Western Maine Play Museum (WMPM) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sandra Reed as its new Program Coordinator. She joined the museum staff in June and will play a key role in creating fun and engaging programs and experiences for children and families. In this new role, Sandie will be responsible for: […]

WILTON — Saying, “The government failed us,” David Trahan, executive director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, spoke to members of the Wilton Fish and Game Association, explaining flaws in recently passed gun control legislation and outlining a legal challenge to the 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases due to go into effect soon. Trahan […]

PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — More than $105,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. MaineCF’s Western Mountains Grantmaking Committee awarded $94,450 to 14 regional organizations through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors with advised funds made three additional grants totaling $11,477. 2024 […]