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MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to offer community nutrition classes this spring

by Rebecca Richard March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will host two nutrition classes in Farmington focused on healthy eating and child feeding.

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Lewiston, Maine Resiliency Center to assess mass shooting victims’ ongoing needs

by Joe Charpentier March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

‘The needs of those who are impacted are vast,’ said the director of the center, which was formed after the shootings in Lewiston in 2023.

Community, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Farmington adult education programs provide center of community learning

by Rebecca Richard March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Franklin County Adult Education leaders shared enrollment numbers and community programs during a March 10 presentation to the RSU 9 board of directors.

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Farmington Better Living Center to become food co-op on April 1

by Rebecca Richard March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Farmington’s Better Living Center will transition to a community-owned cooperative grocery store beginning April 1.

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3 ways to help Maine animal shelters if you can’t volunteer

by Abigail Driscoll March 19, 2026March 30, 2026

Local shelters like the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and the Animal Welfare Society are always looking for people willing to foster animals, donate items or take dogs on ‘dates.’

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Maine author to speak on caregiving at Wilton talk

by Rebecca Richard March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

SeniorsPlus will host Lisa Steele-Maley for an April 2 talk about caregiving and her book ‘Without a Map: A Caregiver’s Journey through the Wilderness of Heart and Mind.’