FARMINGTON — Franklin County Community College Network has announced local educational and scholarship opportunities, including Central Maine Community College classes in Franklin County and the Comp TIA A+ Certification through CMCC’s Maine is IT! grant. The Comp TIA A+ Certification employment opportunities include IT support technician and technical support specialist. The certification program is available […]
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Wilton cell tower approved despite residents’ objections
WILTON — Despite strenuous criticism from residents about locating a cell tower on Hammond Road, the Planning Board approved it Thursday night. The 250-foot U.S. Cellular tower is being installed by Black Diamond Consultants of Gardiner on land owned by Dennis Farrington. The tower will be in a farm and forest zone and will be accessed […]
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Leave tree care to the professionals
For the “do-it-yourself” homeowner, outsourcing tree work may seem like an unnecessary expense. But in reality, the costs of tackling tree care on your own can run high – damaged property, hospital bills, and a ruined landscape aren’t cheap. “Most homeowners simply don’t have the tools, knowledge or experience necessary to safely attempt their own […]
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Maine colleges get Student Support Services funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Maine’s Second District Congressman Bruce Poliquin announced that the U.S. Department of Education will award $3,649,824 to twelve Maine colleges and universities as part of the Student Support Services (SSS) Program. “Maine is home to some of the best universities, colleges and community colleges in the Country,” said Congressman Bruce Poliquin. “This […]
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United Way recognized for recycling
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is a top state collector of hair care, skin care, and cosmetic product packaging for the Personal Care and Beauty Brigade®, a free, national recycling program created by Garnier® and TerraCycle®. By collecting used personal care and beauty packaging, this organization has helped to divert nearly 3,000 units […]
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State police preparing for October launch of cold-case squad
AUGUSTA — State police and the Maine Attorney General’s Office will in the next few weeks begin preparations for the launch in October of the state’s first detective squad dedicated to old and unsolved homicides, officials said Monday. LD-1121, the law the Legislature passed earlier this month that funded the three-member squad, goes into effect […]
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Maine’s top lawmakers pledge to end session despite veto dispute
AUGUSTA — Thanks to Gov. Paul LePage, the schedule for the Legislature’s return to Augusta on July 16 is much lighter than lawmakers had anticipated. The Republican Senate president and Democratic speaker of the House both said Monday that when they reconvene for the first time in more than two weeks on Thursday, they intend […]
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Meadow Lanes Bowling lists results
WILTON — Tuesday Mixed Nights Summer League bowling results from June 9 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 247, Mike Crandall 163, Stephen Adams 162; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 570, Mike Crandall 460, Skip Johnson 452; high game handicap, Kyle Walton 252, Mike Crandall 217, Stephen Adams 193; high […]