FARMINGTON — The director of Penobscot Regional Communications Center in Bangor gave Franklin County commissioners and supervisors from around the county a presentation on supervisor training at communication centers. Franklin County commissioners are looking at various options for the dispatch center including governance and supervision, Commission Chairman Gary McGrane said. One of the options includes […]
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Christian Women United Luncheon PARIS — The Christian Women United Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the South Paris Congregational Church. Sammie Angel from Dixfield will be the singer. Men are also welcome. Call Janice at 743-5770 for reservations. Mexico High Class of 1960 RUMFORD — The Class of 1960 […]
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Commissioners to attend training session
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners will attend a training session Monday, Oct. 15, for county supervisors. Penobscot County Communications Director James Ryan will talk about organization, management and staffing of communications centers at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ office at the Franklin County Courthouse. Commissioner Gary McGrane of Jay said it is not an official […]
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Local Freemasons hold open houses on Square & Compasses Day
HOLDEN — Joining with Masonic lodges across the state, Freemasons meeting in Masonic Lodges in towns all across Maine will open their doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 20, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., as part of Square & Compasses Day, a state-wide celebration of Freemasonry. If you’ve ever wondered who the Freemasons […]
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Vining descendants to have reunion
FARMINGTON — The descendants of Benjamin and Sarah (Ring) Vining will have the 27th annual Vining reunion at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Wilfred Dunham home, Davis Road. Discussion for future plans for the reunion will take place during the business meeting. Bring something to share for the potluck dinner, bring updated genealogical […]
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UMF arts center presents October events
FARMINGTON — Emery Community Arts Center on the UMF campus will present the following events. Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 7 p.m., The Cafe Project Concert Series. A student-run, weekly performance by local musicians from the campus and community. Free and open to the public, this series is held in the Performance Space. Oct. 16 […]
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Community rallies to help support family of injured student
FARMINGTON – The RSU 9 community is rallying around a Mt. Blue High School junior who was seriously injured in a vehicle accident Sept. 19 in Dresden. Fundraisers to offset expenses and messages of encouragement are being undertaken. King, 16, of Wilton, was on Route 27 when he lost control of a truck he was […]
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Student loggers demonstrate safety
FARMINGTON — Students in a forestry and wood harvesting course gave demonstrations Thursday on saw care and maintenance and safety procedures, and clothing in the parking lot at Labonville. “We’re doing everything safety to show what you can do for yourself to prevent injury, Zach Jackson of Chesterville, a senior in the program at Foster […]
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Mt. Blue students to attend leadership conference
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors voted Tuesday to approve a trip for seven students to attend a leadership education conference on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 11-12, in Winthrop. About 250 students from Jobs for Maine Graduates programs around the state will attend the annual conference, JMG specialist Cal Dorman said in information he provided to […]
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Apple Festival to be held Saturday in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association is holding its annual Apple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13. New this year is a silent auction that will begin Friday and run through Saturday’s festival to help raise funds to operate and maintain the Fairbanks School Meeting House. The festival will be held inside the building and […]