FARMINGTON — The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department is set to host a free ski and snowboard clinic at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Stanley Health Center on the Franklin Hospital campus, 111 Franklin Health Commons. Open to all ages, this clinic aims to provide assessments in flexibility, strength, […]
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MaineHealth Franklin Hospital plants yellow tulips for youth suicide prevention awareness
MaineHealth employees planted yellow tulips as part of a project to raise awareness for youth suicide prevention.
UMF is the home of Farmington’s only boba shop
While not the only place to find boba in Farmington, UMFs Boba Shoppe is the only one of its kind in the area.
Maine grant program to help reduce firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens began in Farmington
Firefighter Stephan Bunker approached Rep. Scott Landry, who submitted a bill to the Legislature which was passed and funded.
Frozen pie sales support Farmington food pantries
With Farmington food pantries feeding more people, friends and members of Henderson Memorial Baptist Church are selling unbaked, frozen pies to support the pantries.
Farmington sees steady voter turnout with many absentee ballots cast
Almost a third of the town’s voters [1,570 out of the 5,060 registered voters who had voted in the last two elections] had returned absentee ballots by Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, according to Town Clerk Diane Dunham. As of that time 1,680 had been requested, she noted.
Students celebrate Fall Frolic at W.G. Mallett School
W.G. Mallett School students enjoyed a day of autumn festivities on Nov. 1, featuring games, pumpkin decorating, and fresh cider pressing.
Cascade Brook School fifth graders embrace reading with Build-A-Bear grant
A grant from Build-A-Bear Foundation and First Book Marketplace brought books and teddy bears to Cascade Brook’s fifth graders, enhancing nightly reading engagement and fluency for young readers.
UMaine Farmington forum on video games set for Nov. 13
UMF faculty, staff, alumna and a current student will discuss how gaming has evolved and its cultural impact.
Franklin County sheriff, register of probate win reelection
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wins fourth term with Heidi Jordan, register of probate winning second term.