Megan Barrett started having suspicions about the yellow chick when it was 3 weeks old. While the others she’d purchased for her first flock of egg-laying hens were docile, this one was inquisitive and bold, and soon it developed a gorgeous, swooshing tail. Barrett’s three kids loved the bird, but she had a feeling local […]
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Legion baseball: Locke Mills doubles up Franklin County
Franklin County’s Hunter Bolduc slides safely into the bag as Locke Mills second baseman Spencer Hurd tries to tag Bolduc out in an American Legion baseball game at Hippach Field in Farmington on Tuesday evening. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) FARMINGTON — It was a mixture of timely hitting, strong defense and solid pitching that gave Locke […]
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Franklin County Chamber to host Job Fair
WILTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host a Job Fair from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Comfort Inn. There is limited space so the chamber is offering spaces to members first for $75, and to nonmembers for $100. This will include a table, two chairs and light refreshments […]
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July programs for job seekers at Wilton CareerCenter
WILTON — For those seeking a change in careers or a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will offering programs for job-seekers in July. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 207-645-5800. “The summer tourism season provides plentiful opportunities for Maine workers to […]
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July programs for job seekers at Lewiston CareerCenter
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter continues its no-cost workshop programs for job-seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. “The summer tourism season provides plentiful opportunities for Maine workers to find jobs best suited to their skills,” Gov. Paul R. LePage said. “Our record-low unemployment means employers are searching for […]
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L-A Chamber to host Summer Block Party
AUBURN — The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce will host a Summer Block Party Business After Hours from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19. The free event will feature food, music, beverages and games downtown along Main Street It starts at Designs by Skip at 144 Main St. where attendees can drop off their business cards […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital hosts Business After Hours
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital welcomed more than 60 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce members to its business-after-hours health fair June 21. The Healthy Community Coalition had its Mobile Health Unit near the hospital’s main entrance, where visitors dropped in to have a body composition analysis performed. Inside were healthy snack samples with recipes, work site […]
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Community Credit Union invests in Auburn location
LEWISTON — A ribbon cutting and open house was held at 40 Stanley St. on June 12 to celebrate the completion of significant renovations in Community Credit Union’s Auburn Branch. CCU employees, board members, community partners and members participated in the event. Mac’s Grill catered the event. Beckie Conrad, executive director of the LA Metro […]
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The Center for Wisdom’s Women receives grant
LEWISTON — Bangor Savings Bank recently awarded $5,000 to The Center for Wisdom’s Women. The Center is one of two agencies in Androscoggin County to win the 2018 annual Community Matters More competition. The Center is a weekday drop-in center near Kennedy Park that offers safe andsacred opportunities for women, in community, to heal from […]
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Hartley, Bouchard headline Varsity Maine Awards winners
Kolleen Bouchard of Houlton and Grant Hartley of Edward Little pose with their Athletes of the Year award trophies during the Varsity Maine Awards at Hannaford Hall in Portland on Tuesday.(Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) Grant Hartley was genuinely stunned. A recent graduate of Edward Little High in Auburn, Hartley was named the 2018 Male […]