United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has announced that out of thousands of applications submitted nationally, it is one of 260 grantees chosen for a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. Through this grant, the chapter will be able to continue to address the challenges of rural transportation by coordinating the Community Rides Program in Rangeley. […]
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Mt. Blue High names honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Highest honors Luke Allen, Warren Allen, Rosabelle Armstrong, Jason Bagley, Brittany Bailey, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Stephen Bean, Ashton Beaudoin, Trenton Beaudoin, Lexi Belanger, Grace Bell, Mason Biello, […]
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Funds approved for Farmington skateboard park, police cruiser
The $8,000 will provide design plans needed before grants can be applied for to upgrade Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park to modern standards.
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Farmington Rotary plans musical garden at Walton’s Mill Park
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary Club Chapter 7790 members proposed a children’s outdoor music garden to Selectmen Tuesday, June 28. The garden would be installed in Walton’s Mill Park in preparation of the chapter’s centennial celebration in 2025. Farmington Rotary has done a lot of service for the local community, Al Feather emeritus youth services for […]
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After back-to-back years of canceled festivities, central Maine is ready to celebrate July Fourth
Parades, food, music and fireworks will be featured as the region marks the anniversary of the North American British colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain.
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Foundation awards $580K in cancer screening grants
The Falmouth-based Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded eight grants, totaling $580,083, to Maine organizations in support of cancer screening projects. Cancer screening is a vital component of cancer control, increasing the chances of finding cancer early, when treatment is likely to have the most success. Across the U.S., many cancer screenings were put on hold […]
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Saint Anselm College recognizes local graduates
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College has named local graduates for the 2021-2022 school year. Jackson Lawler-Sidell of Embden, Bachelor of Arts, politics and social work; Amelie Crowe of Farmington, Bachelor of Arts Honors, great books; Caroline Vigue of Pittsfield, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Elizabeth Walker of West Gardiner, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Garrett Grant […]
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Mt. Blue Middle School lists honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Middle School has announced the following students to its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Clara Abbott, Lane Adams, Rubyanne Alexis, Emma Arnold, Colby Bachelder, Lily Bachelder, Emmyt Bailey, Wyatt Bates, Jonathan Bell, Destiny Blais, Owen Brackett, Katelya Brames, Maggie Brann, Luka Burns, Montana […]
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Baby-formula shortage causing ‘panic’ for local families
Renee Whitley of Franklin County Children’s Task Force said the shortage has caused a state of “panic” for the agency and the families it serves.
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RSU 9 board discusses social-and-emotional learning
RSU 9’s goal with social-and-emotional learning is “to prepare our students to succeed in our community and be able to take on these challenges,” RSU 9 teacher Liz LeClair said in a presentation.