WATERVILLE — Jake Hickey of Waterville recently auditioned and was selected to participate in the All State Orchestra. He was ranked one of the top three trombone players in the state.
December 2011
Posted inCommunity
Historical Society coffee mugs released
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society recently released its fourth coffee mug in a series of five. This year’s mug features the watercolor print “Village Church in Farmington Falls,” by C.R. Tyler.
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Safe Voices honors community heroes
FARMINGTON — Safe Voices recently honored executive vice president of Franklin Community Health Network, Gerald Cayer, as one of three Community Hero recipients at its annual meeting.
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CareerCenter plans workshops in Wilton
WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter recently announced the following workshops will be offered by Western Maine Community Action and Bureau Employment Services beginning in January at the CareerCenter:
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Sympathy given to family, friends of veterinarian
A great man, Dr. Alan Slack, has passed. The death of this wonderful, kind and caring friend and veterinarian was a shock to all who knew and loved him, and his loss will be felt for a long time. Dr. Slack was always there for us, day or night, when our pets needed him. Over […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Veterinarian will be missed by owners, pets
I was stunned to hear that veterinarian Dr. Alan Slack had passed away. it seemed only yesterday he was helping our Bunny cat’s injured tail with his gentle, always kind way. Jesus must have been searching for a veterinarian to help care for all the animals in heaven. I believe he has filled the position […]
Posted inSports
PATRIOTS: Charge against Edelman dropped
BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors on Thursday dropped an indecent assault and battery charge against New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, saying evidence suggests he just briefly grabbed the hand of a woman who accused him of groping her.
Posted inNews
Anson residents sort through fire remnants
ANSON — Thirteen-year-old Adriana Garcia returned to her apartment on Thursday for the first time since a fire to see what was left of her bedroom. It was a blackened cavern.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Cellphone ban too little to stop road carnage
In the race between a fast-spreading and potentially hazardous technology and government attempts to regulate it, the regulators come in a distant second.
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Condominium project appeal renews debate in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A resident’s claim that a condominium project is violating town ordinances gained traction this week and renewed a debate over what kind of development should be allowed on Main Street.