Farmington Maine
Area students receive Husson University degrees
BANGOR — The following area students received diplomas from Husson University at a commencement ceremonies held May 5 and May 12. Auburn: Scott M. Corey, Bachelor of Science, criminal justice, magna cum laude, Danielle N. McConnell, Bachelor of Science, nursing, magna cum laude; Kelly Ann Bernier, Bachelor of Science, nursing. Avon: Misty A. Bachelder, Master of […]
Area students graduate from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
STANDISH — The following local residents earned their degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Kelly Aceto of Gray, with a Bachelor of Science in general studies – business administration specialization. Jennie Burnette of Naples, with a Master of Science in education. Rebecca Eugley of Poland, with a Master of Science in education. Jocelyn Gray […]
Mainely Outdoors program announces summer schedule
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington’s Fitness and Recreation Center has announced the outdoor recreation activities being offered this summer through its Mainely Outdoors program. The program creates opportunities for individuals and groups to participate in all types of outdoor adventure activities, clinics, workshops and excursions. The aim is to promote fitness, get people […]
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Blood drive July 6 FARMINGTON — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive at Franklin Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 6, from 1-6 p.m. in the Bass Room. All presenting blood donors will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt celebrating 100 years of Fenway Park. The supply of Type O positive, O negative, […]
Franklin County panel overrides three budget recommendations
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Budget Committee members voted unanimously Thursday to put $5,000 back into the budget to take care of holes in the employee parking lot off Church Street. The move overrides the commissioners’ action to restore $24,000 for reclaiming and pavement of the lot that the Budget Committee initially eliminated. It takes two-thirds […]
Homemaker’s Council held statewide annual meeting
WATERVILLE — The Maine Extension homemaker’s Council annual spring meeting was held April 28 with MEHC President Barbara Hathaway of Wilton presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by John Rebar, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension executive director who also spoke about strengthening the partnership with the Extension Homemakers. MEHC Vice President Marie Temm […]
Painter Harold Garde blends seriousness, whimsy
FARMINGTON — Maine artist Harold Garde will show new paintings in an exhibit, “Harold Garde’s People, Places and Things,” from July 6 to Aug. 12 at the Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, in the Flex Space Gallery. The vibrant energy of […]
M. Brennan: Remove BPA
BPA — bisphenol A — a known toxin, has already been removed from baby bottles and sippy cups. Now Maine policymakers need to support the removal of BPA from the linings of cans and baby food jar lids, as well as all food containers. Let’s get rid of the further risk of cancer, obesity and […]
Farmington board posts portion of Whittier Road due to river erosion
FARMINGTON — Selectmen posted a permanent vehicle weight limit on a portion of Whittier Road on Tuesday after approving an ordinance giving them authority. The board imposed a vehicle weight limit of 23,000 pounds from a point one and a half miles south of the intersection with Seamon Road to Route 156. The limit takes […]