FARMINGTON — Do you hear that ringing? Alarm clocks and school bells are set to sound as back to school season approaches. Smartphones and tablets continue to replace notebooks and textbooks as 21st century learning tools. Apps, eBooks, Internet access and online educational videos have enhanced the learning experience. It’s no wonder that 47 percent of […]
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Orthopaedic surgeon joins Farmington practice
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital announces that Peter Ameglio, MD, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, will join Franklin Health Orthopaedics and Franklin Memorial Hospital in mid-August. Ameglio has 15 years of experience in general orthopaedics, including sports medicine and joint replacements. Most recently he provided care in Brunswick at Coastal Orthopaedics. Franklin Health Orthopaedics, which also […]
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Sumner voters asked to OK budget hike, subdivision ordinance
SUMNER — Voters will be asked to approve a $768,468 municipal budget, including an increase in the winter roads and roads and bridges account, and amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance when annual town meeting gets underway Tuesday, Aug. 11. Action on the 40-article warrant starts at 7 p.m. in Hartford-Sumner Elementary School at 145 Main […]
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Franklin Savings promotes two
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted two on its administrative team to executive vice president. Timothy Thompson and Shelley Deane rise from senior vice president to executive vice president, president and CEO Peter L. Judkins said. Thompson has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer, while Deane has been named executive vice […]
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It’s time to bring education into the 21st century
A record number of high school students are celebrating their hard-earned diplomas this year. The celebrations won’t last. Despite their hard work, these students will soon find that they’re far from prepared for life after graduation. Academically, they’re worse educated than most of their foreign contemporaries. Occupationally, they’re ill-equipped for the jobs our economy needs. […]
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Sexual violence survivors provided with one-on-one support
FARMINGTON — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS) is providing youth and adults with one to one support throughout the summer at drop-in sites located in Jay, Rangeley, and Phillips. During the school year, drop-in services have been available through the schools. New meeting locations have been established so survivors of sexual violence, and concerned […]
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New substitution opportunity in high school soccer
Substitutions in high school soccer will now be permitted during a stoppage of play when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified. This addition to the listing of substitution opportunities in Rule 3-3-3 was one of two rules changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Soccer Rules Committee at its January […]
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Ten rules changes approved in high school field hockey
With appropriate open space and no players approaching, high school field hockey players will be permitted to raise their sticks above the shoulders to stop, receive and deflect or play the ball. This revision of Rule 3-2-11 was one of 10 rules changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Field […]
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High school football rules changes continue emphasis on minimizing risk
In its ongoing effort to minimize the risk of injury in high school football, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee expanded the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player. This revision in Rule 9-4-3g was one of six rules changes recommended by the Football Rules […]
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Maine DHHS to get substance abuse treatment grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King recently announced that Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will receive grant funding from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The funding, totaling $800,000, will support substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth aged 12-24. […]