“Stop Making Sense,” the classic Talking Heads 1984 concert film will be showcased on Saturday evening, October 14 at Rangeley’s Lakeside Theater. This special event will benefit the WRGY 90.5FM Lightning Strike Transmitter Fund and features a performance film that is generally considered to be the greatest concert movie of all time. It was selected […]
2023
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Posted inHealth
Kaiser Permanente reaches tentative deal with health care worker unions after recent strike
The 3-day strike last week involving 75,000 workers in multiple states officially ended last Saturday.
Posted inBusiness
Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
The nearly 22 months it took to close the deal reflected concerns from rivals and government regulators that Microsoft could use its growing collection of games to lessen competition.
Posted inBusiness
Congress Street Starbucks, set in landmark building, to close
The shop is located in the Hay Building at the junction of Congress and Free streets.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as gridlock stalls Congress
Rep. Patrick McHenry is presiding over the House as speaker pro tempore following the unprecedented ouster of Kevin McCarthy.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Avon homeowner charged with 2 unpermitted fires
Patrick Barr was found burning a snowmobile and chairs in his driveway.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington to host inaugural open chess tournament
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department is delighted to announce its first-ever Farmington Open Chess Tournament to be held on October 14, coinciding with National Chess Day, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exciting event marks a milestone for the center’s new Farmington Chess Club, now one of the most active clubs in Maine. […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. Are you passionate about what we’re doing? Let […]