Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit plans to offer free education and health screenings, substance use resources including harm reduction services, COVID-19 vaccines for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered. Not all services are offered at each […]
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Kingfield veterinary service opens newly renovated practice
Carrabassett Veterinary Services recently announced the completion of their renovated practice at 1082 Main St., Kingfield. The renovations include a newly updated building to accommodate three exam rooms, small surgery, large surgery and an X-ray room. Along with these renovations, new technology and new state-of-the-art equipment, such as digital X-ray and ultrasound machines, has been […]
Temple man charged in connection to theft of $21,000 in building supplies in Franklin, Kennebec counties
Joshua R.M. Hine, 29, is accused of stealing the supplies from Hammond Lumber in Belgrade and Jordan Lumber in Kingfield. All materials were returned to businesses.
Farmington-based coalition announces August mobile outreach services
Services include health screenings, harm reduction services, COVID vaccines for those 18 and older.
Foundation awards grants in Franklin, Somerset counties
More than $78,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 11 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $77,630 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $20,000 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from […]
Kingfield Friday Artwalk set for July 15 during Festival Days
Kingfield Friday Artwalk is planned for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 in Kingfield Village during Kingfield Festival Days. This year the festival is Thursday through Sunday, July 14-17. The artwalk will feature High Peaks Artisans Guild artist of the month Cynthia-Lin Knowles and guest artist Greg Seikman, according to a news release from […]
Gov. Mills tours Kingfield reconstruction project
The Maine Department of Transportation’s Western Maine Gateways Project is intended to “enhance mobility and safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles,” offering easier access to downtown Kingfield’s businesses, according to a release.
Kingfield artwalk set for June 24, POPS returns June 25
The next Kingfield Friday Artwalk is set for 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, in Kingfield Village. The Kingfield POPS returns the next day, June 25, after a two-year hiatus. Gates open at Kennedy Farm on Salem Street at 4:30 p.m. High Peaks Artisans Guild welcomes two new artists this month. RJ “Bob” Gray Jr. makes […]
Voters approve $10.1 million budget for MSAD 58
Voters in Phillips were against the budget by a close margin, 68 to 64.
Franklin County corrections officer arrested
A corrections officer at the Franklin County Jail was arrested on charges of domestic violence stalking and domestic violence assault