Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The shelter’s lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., and they are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We’d love to […]
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Health & Dental Center to host Pierpole Day 5K
STRONG – Strong’s annual Pierpole Day celebration will take place on Saturday, July 13. As a part of the celebration, the Strong Area Health & Dental Center – In partnership with the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County – will host a fun 5K run/walk event. You won’t want to miss this family-friendly outdoor […]
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Sharing our Pride
To the Editor: This June the Maine Psychological Association (MePA) shares our PRIDE by showing our support and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community across the state of Maine! The Pride celebration tradition originated as a way to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment that catalyzed the modern gay liberation movement in the United States. […]
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Sweatt-Winter Center wins prestigious design award
FARMINGTON —The new, state-of-the-art University of Maine at Farmington Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center designed by CHA Architecture, P.C., of Portland, has won a prestigious Maine AIA (American Institute of Architects) design award. The award was announced at a public event on May 9, and the Sweatt-Winter Center will be featured along with […]
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New community board announced to advise Maine Trust for Local News
Owner of Sun Journal and other papers gathering input from community leaders across Maine.
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Rainbow School End of the School Year Traditional Events
This year’s Rainbow School students enjoyed a visit to the Rangeley Fire Station as well as a celebration at the Red Onion. Have a wonderful summer kids!
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Respected attorney and judge Margot Joly retires
After two decades of dedicated service to the Rangeley community, respected attorney and judge Margot Joly retired at the end of 2023. Her esteemed practice, Joly and Associates, has now transitioned to Cumberland Title Services, LLC. Leading the Rangeley office is Cyndy Egan, a trusted local expert with over 17 years of experience at Joly […]
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RSU 78 Board of Education Summary
The RSU 78 Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. The meeting opened with a presentation from middle school Social Studies teacher Kelsey Orestis. Ms. Orestis shared that eighth grader Silvi Emami-Griefendorf won the Junior Scholastic “Where’s Mapman?” competition. Silvi has previously placed in the top 25 […]
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Android co-founder headlining Maine Innovation Exchange
ORONO, Maine — Entrepreneurs seeking ideas, support networks and resources for revolutionizing their business and adapting to an evolving economy are invited to attend the Maine Innovation Exchange, headlined by Android co-founder and venture capitalist Rich Minder and TimberHP President and CEO Joshua Henry. The Maine Innovation Exchange will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. […]
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Strong Area Health & Dental Center to host 3rd annual Pierpole Day 5K
STRONG – Strong’s annual Pierpole Day celebration will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024. As a part of the celebration, the Strong Area Health & Dental Center – In partnership with the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County – will host a fun 5K run/walk event. You won’t want to miss this family-friendly […]