UMA and UMF are collaborating on a grant program that will aim to remove financial barriers for students interested in pursuing certificates for substance use disorders counselor and employment specialist.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Rec center gearing up for Spooktacular
The Farmington Recreation Department is calling for business and other organizations to sign for their Indoor Spooktacular, slated for Saturday, Oct. 28.
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Farmington-based school district struggles to find applicants for key positions
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington presented his report to the board of directors on Tuesday, Sept. 19, wherein he stated that, while RSU 9 is in a better position than other school districts in the state, several key positions need to be filled and the applicant pool has run dry for […]
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Harrison man pleads guilty to possession of fentanyl powder in Farmington
Daniel Maxfield, 43, entered into an 18-month delayed sentencing agreement.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Fall Fly-in set at Bethel Airport
BETHEL — The Bethel Regional Airport (0B1) will hold a Fall Fly-in on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Raindate: Sunday, October 8). Breakfast and lunch will be available onsite and enjoy free shuttle service for pilots who fly-in and guests to the Sunday River Fall Festival, part of River Fest 2023. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Slaying the dragon for breast cancer
NORWAY — The Maine Dragon Boat Club will team up with the Cancer Resource Center of Maine in October to promote breast cancer awareness. On Saturday, October 7, from 1-3 p.m., the public is invited to gather at Lakeside Norway’s boat dock, 61 Lake Road, Norway, to ‘paddle for a purpose’ and ‘slay the dragon’ […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Students explore careers at Sunday River
NEWRY — On Thursday, September 21, the Maine Tourism Association (MTA) and Sunday River hosted 175 students from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Buckfield Junior – Senior High School in Buckfield, and Telstar High School in Bethel. Throughout their visit, students were grouped together for a guided tour of Sunday River, immersing themselves in […]
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Community astronomy event at library
WEST PARIS — West Paris Public Library will host ‘Star Party.’ a free astronomy evening for all ages on Saturday, October 14. We are thrilled to welcome Rick Chase of Waterford and Terry Robinson of Paris as our facilitators. Terry and Rick have observed and offered programs at the Twitchell Observatory, now located at Robert’s […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Briefs
Green Burial BETHEL — Green Burial? Is it a good thing? What is it? Senior College is sponsoring a presentation by Chuck Lakin, who is a very knowledgeable source of information on this subject. Chuck is fun to listen to, but serious about the subject of Green Burials. He cares and can answer almost any […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
September Derby winners
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Downhill Derby held its last race of the season on Saturday, September 9. The winners of the race were Sawyer Bisson – third place; Steven McCann – first place; and Liam Preo – second place. If your child is interested in racing next year, racing is free to any […]