The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
2020
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Shah on pandemic: ‘If we don’t do something different, nothing is going to change’
Maine reported 224 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths Friday, and has opened 20 new outbreak investigations in the last 2 days.
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Pets of the Week
The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. Nitro is a male, bulldog mix, and about one year old. His adoption fee is $225: Nitro is a sweet boy who recently arrived in Maine from Mississippi. He LOVES people, and according to his walking buddy in Mississippi, he is one of […]
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Great time to quit!
To the Editor: For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives, not just for a day, but year-round. The Great American Smokeout provides an opportunity […]
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Thanks to voters
To the Editor: I want to thank the voters of New Sharon and Farmington for believing in me and re-electing me to represent them in Augusta as a member of the 130th Legislature. It has been a great honor to serve you for the past two years and an incredible learning experience. I will use […]
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USDA to open signup for conservation reserve, grasslands
FARMINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the 2021 signup periods for general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and CRP Grasslands offers. General signup for CRP will be open from January 4, 2021 to February 12, 2021; signup for CRP Grasslands runs from March 15, 2021 to April 23, 2021. Both programs are […]
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Meadow Lanes Bowling Results
WILTON —Tuesday Night Mixed Winter League, Nov. 10 Men’s High Game scratch: Stephen Adams 214; Jagger Bullen 200, Tony White 184. Mens High Series scratch: Stephen Adams 564; Tony White 526; Jagger Bullen 481 Mens High Game handicap: Stephen Adams 255; Jagger Bullen 251; Dan Sweeny 242; Mens High Series handicap: Stephen Adams 687; Frank […]
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Walmart announces free Thanksgiving dinner for everyone
Butterball, Campbell’s, Coca-Cola and Ibotta Join Walmart to Give Millions of Walmart Shoppers a Delicious and Free Thanksgiving Meal
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To the people of Franklin County
To the Editor: I write to thank, deeply and sincerely, the many people of Franklin County who supported and encouraged my 1000+-mile walk and paddle of the county in 2020, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting out for as many of our 48 towns and townships as I could, I reached 47 of […]