The strike started soon after a regional branch of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers reported that in a Thursday vote, 94.6% of participating members rejected a contract offer.
September 2024
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Temple seeks public input on community resilience priorities Sept. 23 postponed
A new date will be announced for October.
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Art PHILLIPS — Phillips Area Community Center will host an Art Show on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PACC, 21 Depot St. Admission is free. There will be food for sale. Artists are sought for this one day event. Space or tables are $10 each – 6 or 8 foot […]
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Town Office will be closed Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. for mandatory motor vehicle training, but will be open from 3-6 p.m. that day. For those of you who are suspicious, this is one of the days each year set aside for you – Friday the 13th. Friday the 13th has long […]
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There is a golf course in Phillips
PHILLIPS — Because you asked – yes, there is a golf course in Phillips. Justafield Golf – an 18-hole par-3 course — is located on Route 4 across from what used to be Ron’s Texaco and Edmunds Market (now Sandy River Shop ‘n Save). Winona Davenport points out this is not a driving range as […]
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ArtsFarmington presents Romeo & Juliet
FARMINGTON — A condensed version of the play Romeo and Juliet will be presented on Oct. 8 by ArtsFarmington and the Theater at Monmouth. “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo” This may be the most quoted line of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, but this classic tragedy has much more to recommend it. Come and enjoy […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if you are […]
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Dramatic alterations proposed to NOAA
To the Editor: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a foundational component in the U.S.’s approach to climate science, local and world wide meteorological monitoring and forecasting, and assessing and regulating essential U.S. biological marine resources. Project 2025 proposes dismantling NOAA. Thomas F. Gilman, chief financial officer in the Department of Commerce under […]
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Mainers deserve aging with dignity
To the Editor: Every Mainer deserves to be able to age with dignity. But when I speak with many constituents in Franklin County, especially those on fixed incomes, I often hear from people who are struggling to get by. They’re worried about affording to age in their own homes, paying for groceries and keeping up […]
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Peace is essential for existence of all
To the Editor: Today, the world is under conflicts. This is very hard time. But as a human being, its my responsibility to draw your attention towards risks associated with current wars. It may become uncontrolled. We should be neutral for making a peaceful land for us. Peace is essential for existence of all of […]