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. […]
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UMF exhibit to refresh memory of Madame Nordica
FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus and the Nordica Memorial Association will present “Remembering Madame Nordica,” an exhibit of items from the personal collection of Madame Lillian Nordica, a Gilded Age operatic superstar and Farmington native. The show will run from Saturday, Aug. 8, to Sunday, […]
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Learn to build a root cellar
SKOWHEGAN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free introductory workshop on designing, constructing and maintaining root cellars for winter food storage 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the UMaine Extension Somerset County office, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan. Registration is required by Friday, Aug. 28. To register, or to request a disability accommodation, […]
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Local artists on exhibit at Norway library
The Norway Memorial Library invites the public to come and view an art exhibit featuring Western Maine Art Group. Artists include Irina Kahn, (artwork above) Pamela Morra, and Carol Rice using a variety of mediums depicting landscapes, still life, and animals. The art will be displayed until September 2015. For more information please call the […]