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    August 4, 2021

    FMH offering walk-in Pfizer vaccine for ages 12+

    Thursday, August 5 from 1-6 p.m.

  • Published
    August 4, 2021

    Briefly

    Sales FARMINGTON — The Farmington Grange will hold its last summer yard sale August 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. It will be an inside and out sale featuring goods, used household goods, dishes, small kitchen appliances and lots of yummy baked goods. The purpose of the sale is to raise money for building […]

  • Published
    August 4, 2021

    North Livermore Baptist Church

    NO. LIVERMORE — At the North Livermore Baptist Church August 1 service the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Call to Worship was read and the Invocation/Lord’s Prayer was recited. The hymns that were sung was “All the Way My Savior Leads Me”, “I Believe in […]

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    August 4, 2021

    First lessons in honoring and respecting water

    Water is life. Every river, brook, stream, lake, sea, and ocean is essential to all life. It keeps us humble when we become self-important. Watching a stream as it travels, you can see how humble it is and yet, it carries minerals, sticks, leaves, and assists fish and frogs. It carries life. When it meets […]

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    August 4, 2021

    Some Civil War Soldiers of Western Maine

    This list was formerly on line at www.geocities.com/barbour1048/CWsoldiersAL. It was compiled by barbour1028@yahoo.com. Sources used were Ancestry.com (Census, pensions, service records), civilwardata.com (service records), the Franklin County usgenweb.com page (cemeteries), and local histories and genealogies, including Shirley Adams’ Rangeley Allied Families, the Thompson genealogy of Freeman and the Gould history of Farmington. George W. Bachelder […]

  • Published
    July 30, 2021

    Food council welcomes coordinator

    REGION — Formed in 2017, the Greater Franklin Food Council has a mission to foster a robust food system in Western Maine by bringing people together to ensure access to nutritious food; promote local farmers; and advocate for food-related programs and policies that strengthen our communities. The Greater Food Council is pleased to announce it […]

  • Published
    July 30, 2021

    Pets of the Week

    Franklin County Animal Shelter is still taking extra precautions during these uncertain times. They are doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. Adoptions are still available, by appointment only. Please email your appointment request to info@fcanimalshelter.org. Cats and dogs are […]

  • Published
    July 30, 2021

    First strike capability?

    To the Editor: I’m not sure if hypersonic missiles or Iran’s drones have a chance of first strike capability. If so, or if some countries will think so, and/or don’t fear a second strike, then we need to take preventative steps. The same applies to nuclear weapons, and perhaps even poison gas. If there is […]

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    July 30, 2021

    Meadow Lanes bowling

    WILTON —Tuesday Night Mixed Summer League, July 6 Men’s High Game scratch: Bob Neuschwanger 205, Steve Harris 204, Ryan Cushman 189 Mens High Series scratch: Steve Harris 556, John Gregoire 526, Stephen Adams 502 Mens High Game handicap: Steve Harris 252, Bob Neuschwanger 242, John Gregoire 239 Mens High Series handicap: Steve Harris 697, John […]

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    July 30, 2021

    Vienna Union Hall awarded Sheltered Venue Grant

    VIENNA — The Vienna Union Hall (VUH) Association has been awarded a Sheltered Venue Operators Grant from the US Small Business Administration. The Grant of $6040, while small by comparison to others awarded to larger venues, will help the Vienna Union Hall to keep operating after having to shut down in 2020 because of the […]