MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will host two nutrition classes in Farmington focused on healthy eating and child feeding.
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Farmington adult education programs provide center of community learning
Franklin County Adult Education leaders shared enrollment numbers and community programs during a March 10 presentation to the RSU 9 board of directors.
Farmington Better Living Center to become food co-op on April 1
Farmington’s Better Living Center will transition to a community-owned cooperative grocery store beginning April 1.
3 ways to help Maine animal shelters if you can’t volunteer
Local shelters like the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and the Animal Welfare Society are always looking for people willing to foster animals, donate items or take dogs on ‘dates.’
Maine author to speak on caregiving at Wilton talk
SeniorsPlus will host Lisa Steele-Maley for an April 2 talk about caregiving and her book ‘Without a Map: A Caregiver’s Journey through the Wilderness of Heart and Mind.’
Plan to boost child care in Maine gains support, but funding remains uncertain
The Maine Legislature has recommended adding millions in funding to help working families pay for child care.
Ocean-effect snow squall causes several crashes in Brunswick, Topsham
Troopers responded to about 15 accidents along I-295 in the Brunswick area during the Thursday morning commute, with a few minor injuries reported.
Elizabeth Warren backs Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate primary
The progressive senator from Massachusetts and former presidential candidate said the political newcomer ‘is going to flip Maine and then actually deliver change for working people.’
Maine’s ‘rainy day’ fund, explained
Lawmakers are making competing calls to tap into the fund, which has mostly grown in recent years.