Lucy Hanson was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. The community has rallied around her, flooding her hospital room with Christmas cards, gifts and donations.
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Our resourceful, community-minded and highly skilled residents step up in times of need, whether there are zombies or not.
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Thousands of people moved to Maine since the pandemic. The influx isn’t over.
Remote work made it possible for more people to live here. It has helped the state but is straining it, too.
Volunteers step up at Lewiston shelter after manager has stroke
Staffing problem at St. Martin de Porres? No problem. The community has it covered.
The Franklin Journal Year In Review: Part One
Here’s a review of what happened in 2024.
Community Plate builds connections in Maine, one potluck supper at a time
The nonprofit group hosts free story-sharing potluck suppers around the state in an effort to combat the epidemic of loneliness.
Community Plate builds connections in Maine, one potluck supper at a time
The nonprofit group hosts free story-sharing potluck suppers around the state in an effort to combat the epidemic of loneliness.
Four Jay-area visionaries work to turn their volunteerism into a non-profit
Four citizens devote their time in aiding the community in any way they can, hope to become registered non-profit.
Community gets together, discusses needs at the Homestead in Farmington
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force hosted a free community dinner at the Homestead Kitchen Bar to discuss strengths and weaknesses within the community.