FARMINGTON — Forming a Caravan of Caring, a dozen community members visited nearly half the 16 programs supported by the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area on Thursday. Presentations and tours on each program were provided. The purpose was to learn and to share what they learned after they traveled the Route 4 corridor in […]
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Proposed concussion policy up for adoption in RSU 9
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors on Tuesday will consider adopting a policy designed to help coaches recognize and respond to concussions and other head injuries. The proposed policy had its first reading on Oct. 9 and will have a second reading and possible adoption at the 7 p.m. Oct. 23 meeting at the Mt. Blue […]
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D. Soule: Obamacare has helped
Under Obamacare, I have seen my prescriptions go down in price by about $2,000 this year; my co-pays have also been less. Taxpayers who help me out have had less to pay. And, under Obamacare, mental health is being recognized as a medical need and Medicare is paying more for that care. I am voting […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter gets spay/neuter grant
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has received $9,720 from the Maine Community Foundation’s animal welfare fund to support spay, neuter and vaccination services in Franklin County. The support from Maine Community Foundation reflects a real need for this service in Franklin County, said Heidi Jordan, shelter executive director. The foundation’s Belvedere Animal Welfare […]
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Farmington woman injured in three-vehicle crash
FARMINGTON — Police say one driver received minor facial injuries from a three-vehicle crash at High Street and Maple Avenue on Wednesday. Lillian Bagley, 27, of Farmington was driving a Jeep Liberty west on Maple Avenue, Farmington police Sgt. Michael Adcock said, and Kurt Phillips, 23, of Wilton was driving south on High Street when […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Charles Swingfield, 57, New Sharon, violation condition of release, Oct. 15, $250 cash bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kevin Dunham, 47, Strong, domestic assault, Oct. 16, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Laurie Benjamin, […]
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FMH department to provide falls risk screening
FARMINGTON — In coordination with National Physical Therapy Month, the Franklin Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy department is offering a falls risk screening program on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Allen Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Participants can drop by at any time during the event to have a screening […]
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Calendar sales to benefit animal shelter
FARMINGTON — Winners of the first annual Pet Portrait Contest were announced on Oct. 5 at Alana’s Fine Art Photography Studio in the Mount Blue Shopping Center. The pet portrait contest was judged by Lisa Bryant Photography. The winning pet portraits will be printed in the Pet Portrait Calendar to benefit the Franklin County Animal […]
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Pumpkin decorating JAY — On Sunday, Oct. 21, the VFW 3335 Ladies Auxiliary will host a “decorate your pumpkin night” from 6 to 8 p.m. for children ages 4 to 12. All pumpkins and decorating material will be supplied. There is no charge. For more information call VFW 897-5112, Lynn Dunton 897-2640 or Barbara Cook […]
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Students recycle, ‘upcycle’ trash at UMF
FARMINGTON — Gloved hands sifted swiftly through bags of trash Wednesday, finding paper, disposable cups, foil-lined granola-bar wrappers and uneaten food that could have been recycled. For the fifth year, members of the Sustainable Campus Coalition at the University of Maine at Farmington rummaged through bags of garbage collected over a 24-hour period in campus […]