Colonial Daughters Chapter DAR honors Charles Snell, Sr.

FREEMAN — Freeman Ridge resident Charles Snell, Sr. was honored recently by Farmington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The gathering was held at the Elizabeth Dyar Cemetery in Freeman. Colonial Daughters Chapter Regent Ann Ladd opened the gathering with a brief welcome to members as well as several neighbors and friends. MSODAR State […]

Meadow Lanes league results

WILTON — Tuesday Night Mixed Winter, week of Nov. 16 Men’s High Game scratch: Tony White 222, Stephen Adams 208, Ryan Cushman 207 Mens High Series scratch: Tony White 567, John Gregoire 545, Stephen Adams 540 Mens High Game handicap: Ryan Cushman & Tony White 245, Stephen Adams 244, Frank Cushman 241 Mens High Series […]

McNamara, partners creating new Farm to School Institute

ORONO — A new Maine Farm to School Institute for rural middle and high schools will focus on promoting and sourcing local food, and educating students about what they eat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded Jade McNamara, a University of Maine assistant professor of human nutrition, a […]

Pets of the Week

Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington, announces their Pets of the Week. Call 207-778-2638 if you are interested in one of these cuties. Here are this week’s Pets of the Week. Aurora, Pitbull Mix, 2 Years, Female:  Meet Aurora! Aurora is a sweet girl once she gets to know you, but she […]

With gratitude

Briefly

Sales FARMINGTON — Farmington Grange is seeking crafters for series of Holiday Fairs at the Grange. The fairs will be held Dec. 4 and Dec. 18; from 12 to 3 p.m., at the Farmington Grange Hall. Tables are available for a fee.  The Grange Hall is located at 124 Bridge Street. Handmade gift items, candy, […]

Briefly

Sales FARMINGTON — Farmington Grange is seeking crafters for series of Holiday Fairs at the Grange. The fairs will be held Dec. 4 and Dec. 18; from 12 to 3 p.m., at the Farmington Grange Hall. Tables are available for a fee.  The Grange Hall is located at 124 Bridge Street. Handmade gift items, candy, […]

Chamberland inducted into honor society

BATON ROUGE, LA — Alex Chamberland of Winthrop, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Chamberland was initiated at MCPHS University. Chamberland is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. […]

Open letter in response to Press Herald editorial

To the Editor: We are aware of the recent court decision regarding the suppression of evidence in a traffic stop conducted by Cpl. John Darcy in 2019. It is with great disappointment we learn of how this has been interpreted by some as a ruling that Cpl. Darcy engaged in racial profiling or that we […]

Annual Day of Caring at SMMS

JAY — The Franklin County Retired Educators participated in the annual Day of Caring sponsored by the Maine Educational Association-Retired. Each year the local group chooses an area school to receive help. This year the school selected was Spruce Mountain Middle School. Three new staff members submitted lists for items needed in their classroom to […]