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PublishedNovember 5, 2018
Cooking matters teaches healthy kitchen skills
JAY — When Kristie Cooper of Livermore excitedly announced, “I made noodles,” her classmates applauded proudly. Cooper was making fresh pasta for soups while her classmates made other preparations. Cooper and about 25 others are taking a free 6-week Cooking Matters class offered by Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County. The course curriculum teaches […]
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PublishedNovember 1, 2018
Election Day information
REGION — On Tuesday, Nov. 6 Franklin County voters will head to the polls for General and Referendum elections. Ballots across the state will be cast for a Governor, a Congressional District 2 representative to the United States House of Representatives, and a U.S. Senator. In Franklin County, voters will decide on a Judge of […]
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PublishedOctober 30, 2018
Where to vote
REGION — On Tuesday, Nov. 6 Androscoggin County voters will head to the polls for General and Referendum elections. Ballots across the state will be cast for a Governor, a Congressional District 2 representative to the United States House of Representatives, and a U.S. Senator. Voters in Androscoggin County will decide on a Judge of […]
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PublishedOctober 29, 2018
Scenes of Halloween decorate downtown
FARMINGTON — Main Street and Broadway businesses received a little extra attention Friday afternoon as young artists painted Halloween and Autumn-themed masterpieces on shop windows. The event was sponsored by the Farmington Downtown Association and Farmington Rotary Club. Cash prizes were awarded to the top four paintings in each of four age groups. Kendrick Meader, […]
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PublishedOctober 29, 2018
Wilton PO closure concerns
WILTON — Steven and Judith Katten have grave concerns about the future of the Wilton Post Office located at 454 Main St. The couple from Old Chatham, New York owns the building which has long been leased to the United States Postal Service. “It is our concern that this association may be nearing its end, […]
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PublishedOctober 25, 2018
Keeping kids safe with school safety practices
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 School Safety Committee held a forum at Mt. Blue High School on Wednesday, Oct. 24 in order to discuss safety topics and procedures with the community. The committee is a collaborative effort of administrators, law enforcement officials, and local and county first responders. Mt. Blue Middle School Principal […]
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PublishedOctober 25, 2018
Fifty rounds later: mastering handgun safety
WILTON — On a recent Saturday morning fourteen people, each carrying a handgun, arrived at the Wilton Fish and Game Association. A few people in the group were apprehensive of the weapon they carried and some were well-rehearsed in how to handle a firearm. Most, like Carol Lehto of North Anson, fell in between the […]
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PublishedOctober 23, 2018
Community input vital to cultural planning
WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]
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PublishedOctober 23, 2018
Coat, food and toy drive in progress
LIVERMORE FALLS — A local business is spearheading an effort to bring comfort, warmth, and joy to individuals and families this holiday season. A Serendipity Moment, 30 Main St., will be collecting coats, hats, boots and gloves of all sizes through Dec. 31. The business is also collecting hoodies for teenagers. Beginning in mid-November, toys for […]
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PublishedOctober 22, 2018
Jarden project moves forward
WILTON — The Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday night to approve Jarden Plastic Solutions’ application for an employee entrance and expanded parking lot on the condition that employees not use Railroad Street. The board also recommended the selectboard change Railroad Street to a ‘No Through Traffic’ road and have the Road Committee consider sidewalks on […]
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