Healthy Community Coalition has announced its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events, through which a variety of health screenings and education will be offered at each location. Screenings offered include blood pressure and cholesterol checks and body composition analysis. September’s schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rangeley […]
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CORRECTION: UMF reschedules anniversary celebration
“Reimagining the Real,” the exhibit on Andrew Wyeth’s “Christina’s World,” opens on Sept. 2, at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center. The 10th Anniversary celebration for the Emery has been rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 3. The opening reception for the exhibitions will take place at the Emery Community Arts Center on […]
Coronavirus surge forces Farmington hospital’s new visitation restrictions
FARMINGTON — Consistent with Franklin Memorial Hospital’s commitment to help prevent further community spread of the coronavirus and to safeguard its colleagues, patients and visitors, the hospital has implemented changes to its visitor policies that were to go into effect Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visitors or escorts are not permitted on the Franklin Memorial Hospital campus, […]
Farmington hospital sets visitor restrictions due to coronavirus surge
All visitors and escorts will be screened for COVID-19 and anyone with symptoms will not be allowed to enter the facilities.
Franklin County residents to consider two changes to county government Nov. 2
The Secretary of State will put the questions on a ballot at no cost to the county.
Milk market sours for 4 organic dairies in Franklin County
The loss of market could have a profound effect on other dairy producers, agriculture as a whole and local communities.
Franklin County jury finds Carthage man not guilty of sex charge
Warren Strout rejected several plea offers from the state.
Farmington board recognizes Richard Davis on his retirement, sets 2021 tax rate
The town manager will leave office Friday after 20 years on the job.
UMF arts center to kick off 10th anniversary season
The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to kick off its 10th anniversary season with two art exhibition openings and a celebration of Emery’s 10 years of fostering community and the arts. Shown is “Incoming” by Ellis Johnson Contributed photo FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center, located […]
Franklin County healthcare workers weigh in on vaccine mandate
Healthcare workers in Franklin County and at Franklin Community Health Network are divided on Governor Janet Mills’ vaccine mandate.