The August jobs report also showed that wage gains are easing, a trend that may help signal to the Fed that inflation pressures are cooling.
September 2023
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
What you need to know about Biden’s new student loan repayment plan
The Saving on a Valuable Education plan is the most generous repayment option afforded by the Education Department.
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McConnell tries to tamp down health concerns after second incident
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is “medically clear” to work, attending physician to Congress says.
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Families crossing U.S. border illegally reached all-time high in August
At least 91,000 migrants crossing in a family group were arrested in August, an influx that may return immigration to the spotlight for the 2024 election.
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Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program planned in October
Registration is required by Friday, Sept. 29 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
What happened when I was not looking
To the Editor: Recently I was shocked to find that the bank that I have been with for over 17 years is a major investor in fossil fuels and now is accelerating its investment in new and expanded tar sand oil projects. Tar sand oil is one of the most environmentally degrading fossil fuels. It […]
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Emery Arts Center opens for fall 2023
FARMINGTON—The UMF Emery Community Arts Center is opening a first of the year event with an exciting pair of exhibitions. “I don’t like gardening, but I do it anyway, mostly for my neighbors,” an exhibition of paintings, ceramics, book arts and works on paper by Annie Lee Zimerle and Brian Zimerle. This Flex Space Gallery […]
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Health network renews Champion Circle with United Way
FARMINGTON — United Way is honored to have Franklin Community Health Network as part of our Corporate Champion Circle. Caring about our community is what both organizations do best! Our Corporate Champion Circle is a unique opportunity for our local businesses and organizations to positively impact our community. Business memberships help United Way of the […]
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New Sharon teen wins national title
NEW SHARON — Franklin county resident, Anglee Brewer, of New Sharon, won the national title of USA SLICC Ambassador Jr. Teen/Teen 2023 at the USA Ambassador national pageant recently held at the Margaritaville resort in Kissimmee, Florida. The SLICC title stands for “Success through Leadership Integrity Character and Confidence”. The USA Ambassador Pageant is a […]
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Orthopedic surgeon joins FMH
FARMINGTON — Andrew Crapser, MD, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon who is providing patient care at Franklin Health Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery at the hospital. Dr. Crapser was most recently employed at St. Lawrence Health in New York. He specializes in sports injuries, and knee and shoulder […]