2019
Nomination papers available for March elections
REGION — Nomination papers for elected positions in area towns are now available from town clerks. Papers must be completed and returned by the deadlines noted in order for candidates to be on the ballot for March elections. Carrabassett Valley Nomination Papers for the following positions are available at the Town Office: three-year Term for […]
Chorus, Ringers – thank you!
To the Editor: Thank you to the Skowhegan Community Chorus and the Over the River Ringers. On Dec. 16, they brought their own holiday music to the people of Farmington who attended the Christmas Concert to Benefit Farmington Disaster Relief. The director of the chorus, Kenneth Martin led us through old holiday music with a […]
Award-winning financial literacy program expands
FARMINGTON — Caleb Grover, University of Maine at Farmington student from Norway, acknowledges that, “Money, for me, has always been a challenge.” Like many students, Grover knew a college education was key to his future, but he was unsure about his finances and uncertain about the steps he needed to take to become more knowledgeable […]
Looking for Maine information
To the Editor: I am a fifth grade student at Cascade Christian School in Puyallup, WA, and I am writing a report on the State of Maine. We are responsible for gathering as much information as we can about our state. If any of your readers would like to help me by sending any pictures, […]
Local athletes named to Sun Journal All-Region teams
REGION — Several athletes from Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township and Rangeley Lakes Regional School in Rangeley were recently named to 2019 Sun Journal All-Region teams. Those who made the cut are listed below with their school, grade and position, if applicable. FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Kevon […]
Farmington hires assistant Parks & Rec director
FARMINGTON —The Farmington Parks & Recreation has hired a new Assistant Director. Paris Duhamel has lived in Farmington for almost four years now and is an active member of the Farmington Fire Department. Before moving to Maine Paris lived in Colorado where she grew up and earned her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Adams […]
Jacobs joins Franklin Health Pediatrics
FARMINGTON — Emily Jacobs, DO, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a provider at Franklin Health Pediatrics and at the hospital’s Maternal and Child Health Unit providing inpatient care for newborns and children. Dr. Jacobs received her Doctor of Osteopathy medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by an internship […]
2019 – The Year in Review, part 1
January Bristol Paige, the first baby born at Franklin Memorial Hospital in 2019, arrived at 3:40 a.m. Jan. 1. Bristol Paige, daughter of Larissa and Jason of Rumford, weighed in at 7 pounds, 10.8 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. W.G. Mallett School students and staff kicked off the second annual WinterKids Winter Games […]
Legionnaires donate Christmas gifts
FARMINGTON — Members & Auxiliary of the Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 in Farmington have been collecting toys for donation to children being treated at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at the Maine Medical Center. Arriving just in time for Christmas is a pickup truck full of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. […]