FARMINGTON — Joshua Smith, a senior at Mt. Blue High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. Smith is deserving of the award due to his dedication to his studies, […]
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Coalition plans 3 walk-in vaccines clinics for adults
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans to host several COVID-19 upcoming walk-in vaccine clinics for adults. The first is scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Jay Town Office, 340 Main St. Subsequent clinics are taking place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 13, at the University of Maine […]
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UMaine at Farmington seniors to exhibit capstone artwork
Local students include those from New Gloucester, Chesterville, Gardiner, Troy.
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Central Maine business briefs: Minnesota dock company visits Dock Guys in Winslow
People & Places: Dr. Jeffrey Lynds joins Farmington family practice
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New Commons talk to explore ‘Living the Good Life’ book
FARMINGTON — Helen and Scott Nearing’s book, “Living the Good Life,” is the subject of an upcoming New Commons keynote presentation. Alissa Hessler’s talk is scheduled to be held at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the Emery Community Arts Center, 164 Academy St., on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. From its publication […]
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A record of Franklin County’s women’s suffrage movement during Women’s History Month
The Town of Farmington and the Farmington Historical Society will be honoring Isabel Greenwood and Farmington’s role in the women’s suffrage movement with a plaque to be erected and displayed in downtown Farmington in May.
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Voters in Farmington choose selectmen not on ballot
Byron Staples and Joshua Bell won with write-in votes, beating out Michael Fogg and Dennis O’Neil who had sought the seats.
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Franklin County selectmen elect budget panel members
Representatives from Jay, Farmington and Phillips were chosen.
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UMF graduating senior launching first published book
Carrie Close has a lot to celebrate this spring. As a graduating senior at University of Maine at Farmington she will also be marching in the commencement ceremony in May when she graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing – and her first published book, “What Have I Done?”, a collection […]
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Malfunctioning oil burner forces evacuation of Franklin County Jail
Inmates and guards were rushed to the outdoor recreation area of the jail to avoid smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation while firefighters ventilated the building.