To the Editor: Three years ago, we all witnessed a violent mob descend on the Capitol, costing people their lives, because one man – Donald Trump – spread lies about a “stolen” election. The January 6 insurrection was an attack on our democracy and our freedom to vote. Our nation came dangerously close to a […]
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Pets of the Week
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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President’s List
Husson BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time students who earn President’s List, Dean’s List and Honors List recognition must be enrolled as an undergraduate student, carry […]
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MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners
STATE — Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Short-term scholarships are available for adult learners pursuing career changes or earning workplace credentials for programs including Certified Nursing Assistant, phlebotomy, coding, cosmetology, and commercial drivers’ licenses. Scholarship amounts are determined based on […]
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Game night FAYETTE — Anyone up for a good game of Spades with some friends? How about a family game of Sorry or Monopoly? Friends of Starling Hall will be hosting its first Game Night on Friday Jan. 19, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Hall. Bring your family, and friends too, your favorite game […]
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Meadow Lanes bowling
WILTON — Wednesday Night Ladies: Week of January 3. Teams: Mines In The Gutters 81-47, Just One More 80-48, Living On A Spare 76-52, Wreckin Balls 72-56, Designs By Darlene 64-64 , Bowling Belles 49-79, Golden Oldies 46-82, Full Of 5 Pins 44-84. Games: Melissa Malone 187, Vicky Stevens 172, Jamie Ellsworth 162, Rocell Marcellino […]
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Honors
Husson BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Jennifer Leach of Anson
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Dean’s List
Husson BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Katelyn Daggett of New Vineyard
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Movie Review: ‘Migration’
With the holiday season coming to an end, I can only talk about what ‘made’ a movie like ‘Migration’ a relative hit, as opposed to talking about its future. And that reason is that it was a ‘compromise’ movie for families looking for a way to kill time together during the holiday break. ‘Wonka,’ while […]
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Agriculture education scholarship available
STATE — Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides one, $1,000 scholarship […]