Franklin County Animal Shelter, located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington is a no kill shelter, which all of our animal lovers appreciate. 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 […]
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Farmington Earth Day volunteer cleanup coming
FARMINGTON — The 11th annual Farmington Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup will be held Monday, April 22. This year’s international Earth Day theme is Planet versus Plastics. All are invited to participate in cleaning the streets, parks, waterways and trails around Farmington of plastics and other litter which can pose a threat to wildlife and the […]
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UMF joins international scholars to enhance students’ experiences
FARMINGTON — Having an international experience is a valuable tool in a student’s career readiness—and with the University of Maine at Farmington Virtual Global Experience program, students can travel globally without leaving home. UMF recently hosted an international conference of scholars with more than 30 participants hailing from nine countries and five continents, including Africa, […]
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Volunteer REGION — Each year, the Veteran’s Administration (VA) joins the nation to observe and celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 21 – 27, 2024. As part of National Volunteer Week, VA invites everyone in the community to explore ways to give back to Veterans any time of the year. On April 24, 2024, join VA […]
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Forests of Maine teachers’ tours offered
MAINE — Returning for its 27th year, Maine businesses and educators have enthusiastically received Maine TREE’s Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours. Since 1997, Maine TREE’s Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours have hosted over 1,000 educators. Through this program, Maine TREE facilitates connections between two of Maine’s most critical workforces: professionals who steward the lands we […]
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Potters gear up for Maine Pottery Tour
STATE — Spring bursts onto the scene in Maine the first weekend of May, and this year, it coincides with the highly anticipated 12th Annual Maine Pottery Tour. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, for a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant ceramics scene in Maine. This self-guided tour is […]
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United Way to celebrate mothers
WILTON — This year United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is celebrating mothers with brunch and bingo! Join us at the Wilton Masonic Hall on Mother’s Day – May 12 – located at 70 Bryant Road in Wilton starting at 9 a.m. Brunch will be from 9 – 11 a.m. Bingo will start at noon! […]
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Maine Home Education Leaders kick-off first summit
HALLOWELL — On Saturday, 30 homeschool leaders from across the state came together at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell for the First Annual Leader Summit of the Maine Home Education Alliance (MHEA). Three Franklin County members attended, Victoria Staples from Farmington, Casey Dingley from New Sharon and Becky Grant from West Farmington. The event included […]
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Lily Shaffer Receives MPA Principal’s Award
Lily Shaffer of Rangeley a senior at Rangeley Lakes Regional School has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Laliberte announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Rangeley Lakes Regional School Lily has […]
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Successful Events Highlighted at March School Board Meeting
The RSU #78 Board of Education met at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School on March 12, 2024 at 5:30PM. Board Chair Dr. Mary Richards welcomed new board member Ryan Wilber, representing the town of Rangeley. Superintendent Georgia Campbell reviewed the mission statement and goals for the 204-2025 RSU #78 operating budget. Full comments can be […]