The location where state lawmakers ratified the 19th Amendment is one of seven stops along the Maine Suffrage Centennial Trail. But officials said work to give women equality is far from done.
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Suffrage plaque for Isabel Greenwood unveiled in Farmington
Isabel’s plaque is a part of National Votes for Women Trail, which honors suffragists who worked to get women the right to vote with historical markers across America.
New interim president says he can help UMF with experience in crisis management
The Franklin Journal in Farmington sat down with the University of Maine at Farmington’s new interim president, Joseph McDonnell, to learn more about his background, his interest in higher education, and more.
Massachusetts man found guilty of shooting relative in 2020 in Dallas Plantation
Jesse W. Duval, 47, of Westminster, sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in September, October
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Sept. 12, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, […]
UMaine Farmington gallery to open season Sept. 1 with digital work exhibit
The University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery plans to open its 2022-23 season with “Mandala” and “Push Pull Place” — exhibitions of new and ongoing digital work by Kate Quinn Sibole. The exhibit will be on display from Thursday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 8, at the gallery, with an opening reception from 5 […]
Farmington police to provide coverage at Farmington Fair
The agreement stipulates 273 hours of service, about 40 hours less than last year.
Guiding Eyes dogs in training strut their stuff in Wilton
Photos by Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser
8 Maine schools receive $4K from educational alliance program
Local schools are based in Lisbon, Farmington, Norway and Damariscotta.
Local students make Emerson College dean’s list
BOSTON — Four local students have been named to 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Emerson College. Emily Curtis of Pittsfield, majoring in writing, literature publishing (4+1), is a member of the class of 2022. Ella Fishman of Lincolnville, majoring in creative writing BFA, is a member of the class of 2024. Georgia Howe of […]