REGION — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has launched a new program, in alignment with the strategic goal to help the community become more mobile. Transportation has long been a challenge in Greater Franklin County and United Way is honored and excited to attempt to get more people on the road to work, to […]

BANGOR — New Ventures Maine has announced an opening for an AmeriCorps VISTA College Access and Success Coordinator. A service year is a paid opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills through hands-on service. The one-year, full-time position will be located at the Bangor campus of the University of Maine at Augusta. The College Access […]

FARMINGTON – Healthy Community Coalition is hosting two COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Greater Franklin County in the coming weeks. Vaccines are provided at no cost, and all are welcome. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, June 15: 2-5 p.m.: This clinic is for ages 18 and older and all doses will be offered, along […]

BEALS — Sam Hunkler, a physician and independent candidate from Beals, has qualified for the 2022 Maine governor’s race. He submitted more than 4,900 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office on May 27, of which 4,239 were verified as valid registered voter signatures.  His place on the ballot became official on June 8th. About […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to produce anatomical images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and treat medical […]

ORONO — Freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies are some of the ways to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie demonstrates techniques for freezing strawberries in an easy-to-follow video, (https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/how-to-videos/) and […]

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is hosting the first Hunger Solutions Exchange to bring together all responding to food insecurity in Greater Franklin County. Whether you are operating, supporting, donating to, collaborating with or volunteering at a pantry, meal program, annual holiday dinner, blessing box, Little Free Pantry, or other way of […]

MAINE — External fact sheets are being added to Social Security statements. Your Social Security statement (statement) tells how much you or your family can expect to receive in disability, survivors, and retirement benefits. It also provides a record of your most recent earnings history and other valuable information. Fact sheets are given with your online […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Summer Reading Program 2022: Oceans of Possibilities starts Tuesday, June 21, at Treat Memorial Library! Dive into an ocean of reading, win prizes, and help your community at the same time! Track your reading online at treat.beanstack.org or request a reading log at the library. For every book or half hour you […]