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Farmington Summer Fest to return in full swing in late July

by Pam Harnden July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

The event was canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic and was modified last year.

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Farmington-based program to offer personal support specialist training

July 12, 2022June 30, 2022

FARMINGTON — Personal support specialist training will be offered this summer at Franklin County Adult Education at little or no cost to enrollees. Participants can learn the basics of the healthcare field and help neighbors and friends at the same time. This 50-hour course will cover how to provide daily living care to older adults […]

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Skowhegan technical center to host health careers exploration camp in August

July 12, 2022July 1, 2022

SKOWHEGAN — Somerset Career & Technical Center is set to host Summer Scrub Club, a health careers exploration camp, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 8-10, at the center at 61 Academy Circle. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health care and […]

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UMF Summer Concert Series to feature Lauren Crosby, Darby Sabin

July 11, 2022July 10, 2022

The University of Maine at Farmington plans to kick off an outdoor Summer Concert Series that will feature free, live music on the lawn of the Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street. All concerts are set to begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Audience members are welcome to bring lawn […]

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Woman injured when thrown from motorcycle in Farmington

by Donna M. Perry July 9, 2022July 10, 2022

Melinda Harris, 52, lost control of the motorcycle she was driving as she attempted to pass a vehicle on Route 27, according to police.

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Mt. Blue Middle School is getting a career, tech ed center

by Kay Neufeld July 7, 2022July 8, 2022

Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black said this center, funded by the Bjorn Foundation can help provide opportunities for alternative forms of learning, prevent drop-out, engage students in their overall academics and prepare them for high school.

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Franklin County tables request for new dispatch system, approves $20,000 in federal funds for Farmington Grange

by Donna M. Perry July 6, 2022July 7, 2022

Commissioners also approved $107,497 from the American Recovery Plan Act to do upgrades at the county courthouse.

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UMaine Farmington announces its spring semester dean’s list

July 6, 2022June 29, 2022

The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its 2022 spring semester dean’s list. MAINE Albion: Noah Grindstaff, high honors. Alfred: Marissa Goodwin, high honors; and Emily Stinson, high honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, high honors. Arundel: Calli Leach, high honors. Athens: Brooke Miller, high honors. Atkinson: Jessica Gervais, honors. Auburn: Tom Brann, honors; Emily Farrington, […]

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