Students at the middle school are collecting 6 million erasers, one for each Jewish Holocaust victim, as part of their “Erase Hate, Write Tolerance” project.
2019
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Robert Samuelson: Will Trump win the battle for public opinion?
WASHINGTON — It increasingly seems that the fate of Donald Trump’s presidency will be settled by that old political standby: public opinion. By all reports, Democrats have more than enough votes in the House of Representatives to impeach Trump — that is, to indict him for “high crimes and misdemeanors” and to send the articles […]
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Posted inSkiing, Varsity Maine
Mountain Valley suspends Nordic ski program for upcoming season
Not enough skiers and difficulty finding available coach cause team to be shut down.
Posted inSun Spots
Farmington church craft fair set Nov. 16; plaid wool fabric wanted for project
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have craft tables for rent at our Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church at 612 Farmington Falls Road in Farmington. A turkey and biscuit lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for adults is $7 […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Central Maine Credit Union donates to SeniorsPlus
LEWISTON — Central Maine Credit Union donated $2,000 to SeniorsPlus for its Meals on Wheels program. Established in 1972 and headquartered in Lewiston, SeniorsPlus is the Western Maine designated Area Agency on Aging covering Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. The overall program goal of SeniorsPlus is to assist older people and adults with disabilities to […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Central Maine Healthcare names John Whitlock chief financial officer
LEWISTON — John Whitlock has been named chief financial officer for Central Maine Healthcare. Serving as interim CFO since June, Whitlock has successfully assumed all responsibilities for executive management of the system’s finance functions. Whitlock joined CMH as vice president for finance in June 2018. He was a vice president at National Church Residences in […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Community Credit Union donates to Safe Voices
LEWISTON — Community Credit Union presented Safe Voices with a check for $250 as part of the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. The funds will help supply the food pantry at its shelter. Safe Voices offers support to over 1,500 individuals affected by domestic violence with offices in Farmington, Lewiston, South Paris/Norway and […]
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls soccer: Cecelia Dieterich’s overtime goal lifts Oxford Hills to semis
Vikings knock out Messalonskee with 4-3 victory in Class A North quarterfinals.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Franklin Savings Bank offers business and community forum
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank is hosting 10-Minute Talks, a forum for business and community leaders to share their wisdom and experiences. The first is set from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The event is free but registration is required. The four speakers are: Kristina Cannon, executive […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Promise Early Education Center honors Wanda Grandmaison
LEWISTON — Wanda Grandmaison received Promise Early Education Center’s We Promise Award for Acceptance. The award recognizes employees who are nonjudgmental, meet children and families where they are at, realize the good in all people, give people a sense of belonging and are welcoming.