FARMINGTON — The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center has recognized Franklin Health Pediatrics for Excellence in Pediatric Care. The practice was one of just 14 MaineHealth practices receiving the recognition that honors MaineHealth primary care practices and providers for meeting high standards for pediatric care and achieving benchmarks for patient screenings, vaccinations, […]
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Maine CDC encourages continued precautions against tick bites this winter
STATE — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) encourages Maine residents and visitors to remain vigilant against tick bites this winter, as the number of Lyme disease cases continues to rise and ticks remain active above freezing temperatures. The Maine CDC has reported a record number of Lyme disease cases so […]
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Movie Review: ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
When the writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023 forced several movies off the fall schedule, it was a pair of musicians who came to the rescue with two of the most heavily promoted concert movies of all time. ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ got the box office through a rough patch back in October. Now […]
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Great grandson of Chester Greenwood, Ronald Greenwood, was embodiment of family tradition
Greenwood died four days after the annual Chester Greenwood Day celebration in Farmington which honors his great grandfather.
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Partners need funding for different take on fine dining in New Vineyard
Jared Rudnick and Lina Mamut are fundraising to make their dream of a fine dining restaurant owned by the employees become a reality.
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At Farmington meetings requests approved, ordinances changed
The regular Select Board meeting on Tuesday was followed by a special town meeting to consider several ordinance amendments.
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RSU 9 announces no second meeting following Christmas
RSU 9 board of directors will be taking a break from duties the week following Christmas, and many staff will be doing the same according to the superintendent on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
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RSU 9 discusses the potential of electric school buses
Superintendent Christian Elkington and Director of Transportation and Custodial Services Richard Joseph Jr. discussed the future of electric school buses in the district on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
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Farmington Rotary donates to pajama drive
Franklin County Children’s Task Force, with the help of the Farmington Rotary Club and UMF, collected pajamas during November and are ready to make sure kids stay warm for the coming winter months.
