The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Ash St. in Lewiston will host a summer concert series that is free and open to the public. Donations to restore the Casavant organ will be accepted. Noon concerts: 12:15-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 – Organist Ray Cornils From 12:15-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, organist Ray Cornils […]
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SeniorsPlus in Oxford County
OXFORD — SeniorsPlus is looking for volunteers in Oxford County to serve in their communities as a Medicare Counselor. If you like numbers, research, and want to make a difference in people’s lives, this opportunity is for you. SeniorsPlus needs volunteers to meet with Medicare beneficiaries one-on-one to assist in Medicare enrollment, changing plans and […]
‘Shop Second Saturday’ launches Aug. 9
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast meeting recently to inform local businesses about a statewide initiative being launched by the Retail Association of Maine. Curtis Picard, director of the association, was the guest speaker. He explained that the is a free monthly program which gives retailers the tools and freedom to customize […]
RECOGNITION: New Chamber members
Aptuitiv Mixed Up! Crafty Creations & More ProService Pigley’s Treasurers FOWL (Friends of Wilson Lake)
We’ve been talking about you
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is quite often the first place people turn to for information about the area. Referrals to our member businesses are one of the key ways that we are able to educate residents and visitors about the products and services that our members offer. We receive dozens of calls each […]
Calendar of Upcoming Events
July 24 — Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Wilton location of Hammond Lumber. 10 a.m. July 24 — Franklin County Chamber Business After Hours with Expenet and Ray Ray’s Café in downtown Wilton. Join us from 5-7 p.m. for networking, food and drinks, door prizes and more! July 26 […]
2014 FCCOC Board Members
Mike Blanchet President Sun Journal Glenn Kapiloff Vice President Foster Technology Center Nancy Chase Membership Chairman FMH Auxiliary Pam Dixon Treasurer Franklin Savings Bank Susan Atwood Secretary Wilson Lake Inn Shannon Smith Member At Large Wilton Blueberry Scott Landry Past President Shiretown Insurance Janice Atwood Farmington Walmart Heidi Elliott Bangor Savings Bank Jennifer Eriksen University […]
Mayhan Antiques & More to sponsor $1,000-to-win PASS Mod biggie on Oxford 250 day
OXFORD — On Sunday, July 20, the 41st edition of the Oxford 250 will be run, and in conjunction with the premiere Super Late Model 250 lap main event, the PASS Mods will be racing a 75-lapper which will pay $1,000, and carry a brand new sponsor’s name with it. PASS and Oxford Plains Speedway […]
Tim Brackett filed first entry for 2014 Oxford 250
OXFORD — With the 2014 edition of the Oxford 250 lurking just over the horizon on Sunday, July 20, the first entry that filed his application for the crown jewel event is Buckfield’s . Brackett is very proud to be the first entrant of this year’s edition. “We have been in the sport of auto […]