In recognition of outstanding patient care, Christina Whelpley and Courtney Barry recently received the DAISY Award and BEE Award, respectively, at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital. The DAISY Award is an international program that celebrates the extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care given by registered nurses every day. The hospital’s BEE Award recognizes all the other staff […]
Franklin County
Posted inElection 2024, News
Franklin County sheriff, register of probate win reelection
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wins fourth term with Heidi Jordan, register of probate winning second term.
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Posted inElection 2024, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
Carlton wins Franklin County commission District 4
Republican Robert Carlton of Freeman Township, is seeking reelection to the commission.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Winthrop hiker injures ankle, rescuers walk with him down the trail on Tumbledown Mountain
Weld fire chief tells hikers to be prepared with food and water, and to know where they are going.
Posted inLocal & State
Grant to MaineHealth EMS ambulance services supports training, recruitment, equipment in greater Franklin County
The service, a department of MaineHealth Franklin, was formerly known as NorthStar EMS.
Posted inCommunity
Greater Franklin Food Council recognized as nonprofit organization
The council has also recently hired its first executive director, Erica Emery, who has served on the steering committee since its inception.
Posted inLocal & State
Franklin County tables action on policy to prohibit pets in the workplace
Assistant District Attorney James Andrews said he understood the policy but asked for an exception for a dog to be in the DA’s Office to help a traumatized victim or witness, especially a child, testify during trial.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
Community Concepts to receive federal grant to train 30 aspiring teachers in Franklin county
The Lewiston-based nonprofit will use the grant to train aspiring teachers over the next three years.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Farmington man accused of sexually assaulting child under age 12
David M. Lakin, 71, was arrested Friday and remained at Franklin County jail Monday.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Livermore Falls woman gets nearly 4 years for fatal Jay crash
The victim’s family spoke at Trisha Payeur’s manslaughter sentencing Wednesday.