FARMINGTON — Grade 6 – High Honors: Zoe Abell, Belle Austin, Mattie Barker, Maddox Beale, Andrew Bell, Luke Bell, Scarlett Black, Jerseylynn Brandt, Layla Bridges, Harley Brougham, Brock Buntin, Cole Butterfield, Bentley Caron, Vivian Chaisson, Lindsey Chick, Benjamin Civiello, Bryce Collins, Mason Conley, Alexander Dixon, Chloe Drake, Vee Faris, Catherine Ferriter, Jamie Floyd, Lilianna Frechette, […]
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Area Scout leaders complete training
WATERVILLE — On Sunday, Nov. 19, Vassalboro Cub Scout Pack 410 hosted adult Scout leader training at Thomas College for leaders from the local pack and from Farmington’s Pack 585. The instructors were Walter and Ginger Fails of New Sharon, and Christopher Santiago of Vassalboro. Walter Fails is the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting Training […]
Mt. Blue High School honor roll
FARMINGTON — Highest Honors : Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Ryan Atwood, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Riccardo Bambozzi, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton Beaudoin, Kennedy Berry, Lara Beteta Garcia, Levi Bogar, Nina Bogar, Vincent Bowden, Levi Bradley, Anglee Brewer, William Brown, Maddox Burtchell, Alissa […]
FMH receives national recognition
Franklin Memorial Hospital has been recognized on the “All Cases” Meritorious list. FARMINGTON — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) as one of 78 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022. As a participant in ACS NSQIP, […]
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, is a non-profit animal shelter focused on providing temporary care and shelter to stray, homeless, and abandoned animals within our community. The shelter is a no-kill shelter, which means animals are never euthanized due to a lack of space. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms […]
UMS announces free tuition for shooting victims, families
As requested by Gov. Mills, the University of Maine System will ensure the cost of college is not a barrier for those directly impacted by the tragedy by providing free tuition and establishing a fund to support other postsecondary educational expenses.
UMF courses open to the public
FARMINGTON — Ready to invest in yourself with a college course? The University of Maine at Farmington winter term and spring Ssemester online and in-person courses are now open to the public. Winter term courses run from Dec. 26, 2023, to Jan. 12, 2024. Spring semester courses run from Jan. 16 to May 2, 2024, […]
Teacher’s Lounge Mafia show benefits United Way
FARMINGTON — Teachers Lounge Mafia will once again be putting on their holiday Stale Milk & Sour Cookies improv show to benefit United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The show will be held on Dec. 8 at the North Church at approximately 8:15 p.m. The content of this show is adult rated. This directly follows […]
Canton selectmen set town tax rate, announce Sand for Seniors program
Residents approved using up to $250,000 from the town’s undesignated funds to offset their property tax rates at a special town meeting on Tuesday.