University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new club for youth ages 5–19 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held from 6–7 p.m. starting Nov. 18 and continuing Dec. 16 and Jan. 20. The “4-H for All” club is a way for youth and families to learn about […]
2020
FMH gets safety in surgery recognition
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) announced today that it has earned the Go Clear Award™ for its achievement in eliminating hazardous smoke from its surgical procedures. The Go Clear Award is presented by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to recognize health care facilities that have committed to providing increased surgical patient and […]
Phillips/ Avon Community Hall/Municipal Building joins Maine Barn Quilt Trail
AVON — Two weeks ago Wednesday, folks traveling along Route 4 past the Avon Community Hall might have experienced a bit of distracted driving. Between the man on the Genie S-40 high above a small group of curious looky-loos gathered in the parking lot below and the very large, brightly-colored piece of artwork he was […]
Energy Matters: Some changes in the solar landscape
If you are puzzled by the solar infrastructure spreading across the landscape these days, you are certainly not alone. Former hay fields and other treeless areas are populated virtually overnight with legions of metal figures in battle formation – poised, perhaps, for the assault on climate change! — but in the meantime, no one seems […]
Pet of the week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is still taking extra precautions during these uncertain times. They are doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. If you are interested in adopting an animal, we are able to do adoptions by appointment Adoptions are […]
Pulling Back the Curtain: Electoral College Members Revealed
Even though I’m no Sherlock Holmes I thought I’d have an easier time figuring out their names. My amateur sleuthing – aided by Google – led nowhere. It took three days of persistent efforts including several direct inquiries to the Secretary of State’s Office to obtain the identities of the slates of each party’s current […]
Be aware
To the Editor: Regarding the Board Meeting of RSU 9 October 27, 2020: I attended the board meeting of RSU 9 on October 27th 2020 through ZOOM. Watching and listening with dismay to the teachers as they spoke of the problems they are experiencing while working with no contract in conditions that are substandard. Teachers […]
Septic system installation course offered
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting a Basic On-Site Wastewater System Installation Course on Tues., Nov. 17, with a storm date of Nov. 19, for contractors, code enforcement officers, licensed plumbing inspectors, and site evaluators. This course will be held at The New Sharon Masonic Hall, 46 Mercer […]
4-H offers new club for youth
REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new club for youth ages 5–19 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held from 6–7 p.m. starting Nov. 18 and continuing Dec. 16 and Jan. 20. The “4-H for All” club is a way for youth and families […]
Meadow Lanes Bowling
WILTON —Tuesday Night Mixed Winter League, Oct. 20 Men’s High Game scratch: Tony White 210; Wayne Doyen 192; Mike Crandall 187; Mens High Series scratch: Tony White 544; Wayne Doyen 496; Mike Crandall 489 Mens High Game handicap: Mike Crandall 241; Donnie Cubby 240; Martin Hamner 237; Mens High Series handicap: Donnie Cubby 692; Frank […]