The Greenwood Fire Department’s popular Fish Fry dinners will resume Jan. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Jackson-Silver American Legion Post on Gore Road in Locke’s Mills. The menu includes fish, French fries, cole slaw, and for those who are not fish fans, chicken. The cost is $10 a plate for generous portions. […]
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Jones Dance Band
PARIS — The Jones Dance Band will be playing old fashioned dance music from 7 to 11 p.m. on Jan. 11, 18 and 25, at the South Paris Legion Hall on Church Street. The cost will be $5 for adults. Come and have a great time.
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Dempsey Center to celebrate cancer survivors with free winter trails day
BETHEL — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is offering a free winter trails day for cancer patients, survivors and their immediate family members. The celebration of cancer survivors will take place Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Carter’s Ski Center, 786 Intervale Rd in Bethel. The Dempsey Center, Cancer Community Center and […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
First baby of 2015 born at FMH
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer FARMINGTON — Adam Kevin Oberton took his time in making his debut, but he was still the first baby born at Franklin Memorial Hospital in 2015. His family lives in Livermore. Mom Kimberly Bellanceau was in labor off and on for three days before Adam arrived at 9:52 a.m. on […]
Posted inOpinion, Rumford Falls Times
The Basket Lady
By Mitzi Sequoia Basket Lady hopes everyone in the River Valley had a joy-filled holiday season. And now, we’re free to turn our attention to the adventures and lessons of life that awaits each of us in the New Year. Isn’t it wonderful to know that we can begin our New Year with a clean […]
Posted inOpinion, Rumford Falls Times
Wind is a weak energy producer
To the Editor: The State of Maine Legislative Bureaucracy now polices our electric markets and because they favor wind, you will pay. Whether you are supplying the electricity or buying the electricity, the law targets you. How do they accomplish this invasion on our pocketbooks? Laws that provide penalties for not complying and/or complying with […]
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The Chamber Chatter
The River Valley area is infectious with holiday fairs and events going on; such a wonderful time of the year. We need to keep the momentum going year round by taking pride in our communities and what our businesses have to offer right here in the River Valley. Watch for the Chamber’s new Gift Certificate […]
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What’s Happening
Special Events Saturday, January 11 New Sharon Congregational Church UCC, 3rd Annual Brick Church Concert Series featuring Franklin County Fiddlers. 7 p.m. Cost $10 per person ($45 for season pass to all 6 concerts). FMI, call Leona at 778-3812. Thursday, January 16 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Complete Dentistry, 7 […]
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Dempsey Center offers Tai Chi workshop
LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is offering free Tai Chi workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. “Tai Chi for Balance” will take place Thursdays, Jan. 9 through Feb. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell Street in Lewiston. Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that combines gentle exercise, […]
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Harrison Parks & Rec. offers senior activities
HARRISON — Harrison Parks and Rec. first Senior Social of the New Year kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 7at the fire station community room from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This social is being sponsored by the Harrison Lion’s Club so there is no cost to attend. There will be a special performance by the Harrison Village Library at 12:30 p.m. […]