The students gained hands-on skills and certifications to work in the fiber-optics field, but $800 stipend checks from program still have not been delivered due to administrative delays, program officials say.
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2025 Sun Journal All-Region baseball team
Four underclassmen and three state champions are included on this year’s all-area squad.
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I Screen, You Screen: What you need to know about sarcomas and bone cancer
Sarcomas are a rare type of cancer that form in bone, muscle, nerve, tendon, and other soft tissues in the body. Sarcomas occur when immature bone or soft tissue cells have a change in their DNA and become malformed. These eventually form a mass that affects nearby tissue. These tumors form most commonly in the […]
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Allumbaugh of Farmington chosen to lead Central District of Maine Elks
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — Thousands of members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and guests gathered in Kansas City, Missouri, from June 29 to July 2 for the BPO Elks National Convention. During the convention, Aaron M. Allumbaugh, of Farmington, was installed as district deputy for the […]
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Family Fun Day at Farmington Baptist Church on Saturday
FARMINGTON — Come join Farmington Baptist Church for a Craft Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 194 Whittier Road in Farmington. There will be bouncy houses, snow cones, animals, and more for the kids. The vendors selling their wares are Cozy Crochet, The Family Table […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., and dog adoptions are available by appointment. Please call 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We are a no-kill shelter, which means […]
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Dean’s List
Bates College LEWISTON — The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the winter semester, ending in April 2025. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Joshua Smith of Farmington and Mya Laliberte of Rangeley have both made the Dean’s List […]
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Farmington Rotary awards scholarships to young area leaders
FARMINGTON — Each year, Farmington Rotary awards $1,500 scholarships to students at Mt. Abram High School and Mt. Blue High School. Funds are raised through Rotary’s annual yard sale and other fundraising efforts. The Rotary Scholarship recipients for 2025 are as follows: Mt. Abram: Summer Love Bailea Haines Mt. Blue: Anglee Brewer Carter Norton Nolan Leso, […]
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Maine DOT looking for public input on proposed $3.6 million roundabout in Jay
The roundabout at the intersections of state routes 133 and 156 would take the place of a four-way stop implemented in May 2024.