DEAR DR. ROACH: Last year, I told my doctor that I no longer wanted to take a statin drug. I had read so much about statins and am on meds for cholesterol and high blood pressure. I will be 74 this July, and other than having arthritis in my knees, I am not having problems. […]
June 2014
Meet the Chamber’s new assistant executive director, Taylor McAfferty
The new guidebook turned out beautifully thanks to Taylor’s experience, hard work and keen eye for design. Executive Director Erin Arthers is happy to announce that Taylor will continue at the Chamber throughout the summer as the part-time assistant executive director. Taylor is from Woodville, Maine and graduated in 2011 from Schenck High School. She […]
Why become a Chamber member
10 REASONS to join the Chamber 248 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME 04938 207-778-4215 | franklincountymaine.org the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce network Relationship building is the key to any business success. Through involvement in Chamber events, trainings, programs, and other opportunities, we provide a variety of environments in which to network with a myriad of […]
2014 FCCOC Board Members
Mike Blanchet President Sun Journal Glenn Kapiloff Vice President Foster Technology Center Nancy Chase Membership Chairman FMH Auxiliary Pam Dixon Treasurer Franklin Savings Bank Susan Atwood Secretary Wilson Lake Inn Shannon Smith Member At Large Wilton Blueberry Scott Landry Past President Shiretown Insurance Janice Atwood Farmington Walmart Heidi Elliott Bangor Savings Bank Jennifer Eriksen University […]
Farm Service Agency accepting county committee nominations
WASHINGTON — The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees began June 15. “County committees are a vital link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “I hope that every eligible farmer and rancher will participate in this year’s county committee elections. Through the county […]
Auburn Art Club held annual meeting
AUBURN — The Auburn Art Club held its Annual Meeting on April 1 at the Culinary Arts Center at Central Maine Community College. A short business meeting was held prior to the delicious luncheon. Outgoing President Joyce Campbell thanked everyone for their support during her two-year term as president. She introduced the officers for the […]
ROTC Ball and Awards Ceremony held at LHS
LEWISTON — Mary Dillingham Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution participated in the annual ROTC Ball and Awards Ceremony at Lewiston High School. This year’s winner is Taylor Washburn. The award was presented by Carol MacNeill of Mary Dillingham Chapter. ROTC medals are awarded to student cadets of outstanding ability and achievement in high school, […]