FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network invites all women to join us at our upcoming Galentines Day event on Thursday, February 8, from 6–8 p.m. This free and full-of-fun event will be hosted in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital and will be a celebration of all women, health and community.. The come-and-go festivities […]
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Smart Care knocks off Hotel Rumford
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League’s Smart Care PT, Inc. (6-3, 2nd place) got a last second turn around jump shot from Cody St Germain on an inbound pass that gave Hotel Rumford (8-1) their first loss of the season, 64-63. In a defensive battle that was close throughout, the second place Smart Care […]
UMF explores AI with next Public Forum
FARMINGTON—The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to invite the public to the next UMF Public Forum event featuring an exploration of “The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence.” The evening’s panel discussion will take place Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, 7-8 p.m., in the Performance Space in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center. The […]
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Memorial Day JAY-LIVERMORE FALLS — There will be an organizational meeting to establish a Memorial Day Parade 2024 in Jay – Livermore Falls. The meeting is open to any and all interested people who would like to be part of the working committee. The Memorial Day Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 […]
Snapshots in Time: Maine Wildlife
The following short articles appeared in the November 8, 1901, edition of the Maine Woods newspaper. All share interesting tales about wildlife, two species of which, are no longer found in Maine… the Woodland Caribou and the Mountain Lion. The old Maine woods name for a big cat was “Indian Devil” more commonly known as […]
Franklin County sheriff named president of Maine Sheriffs’ Association
AUGUSTA — Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. has been elected president of the Maine Sheriffs’ Association, the organization announced Monday. Nichols began his law enforcement career in 1984 and was first elected sheriff in 2012. The New Sharon man will be seeking his fourth term as sheriff later this year. Maine sheriffs took into […]
Rangeley Board of Selectmen Deliberate Town’s Future in January 16th Meeting
In the cozy confines of the Rangeley Town Hall, the Board of Selectmen convened on January 16th, 2024, to discuss a myriad of topics crucial to the community’s well-being. Among the agenda items were pivotal discussions on infrastructure upgrades, liquor licenses, financial investments, and even the nuances of winter parking regulations. The meeting commenced with […]
Property Spotlight: Hidden Gem
•60 Mount Blue Pond Road, Avon •Asking Price: $389,000 •3 beds / 3 baths / 3,200 square feet •MLS #: 1571550 •Nestled in the woods of the Western Maine Mountains sits a hidden gem perched above the Sandy River Valley. This beautifully updated log home provides the full Maine experience inside and out. The 3.82 acre lot […]
From Maine to Uganda
Elementary students at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School are participating in an exceptional global exchange – donating gently used books to the public library in Hoima, Uganda. On January 17, students in kindergarten through fifth grade gathered in the school gym for a very special presentation. Community member Joanne Doherty, who organized the donation and […]
MaineCF grants available to Franklin and Somerset County nonprofits
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH —Nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Somerset counties may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, 10 Franklin and Somerset County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $81,760. Donors with advised […]