FARMINGTON — A Kids First Program will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at two locations. The event will be held at Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Drive, Topsham. To register call 761-2709 or register online at www.kidsfirstcenter.org. The event will also be held in Farmington at Franklin Memorial Hospital, […]
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Extension meeting INDUSTRY — The Industry Extension will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 at Shorey Chapel. Program will be International. For more information contact Barbara Titcomb at 778-6780. Free supper JAY — This month’s free supper will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Knights of Columbus […]
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CPR class FARMINGTON — The Fitness and Recreation Center will host a first aid and CPR/AED course from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. A one-hour lunch break is provided. This course meets the requirements for individuals who coach and care for children. Participants will learn to respond and care for unconscious victims, […]
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White to run for sheriff
FARMINGTON – Tom White of Jay has announced that he is a Republican candidate for Franklin County sheriff in the June primary. A deputy sheriff for 25 years, White has worked for three Franklin County sheriffs and has an extensive knowledge of the operation of the department. White currently is a detective in the Criminal […]
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FCHN establishes fuel fund
FARMINGTON – Rebecca Ryder, FCHN president, has announced that Franklin Community Health Network has established a fuel fund for employees who may require assistance with heating costs this winter. The fund is administered by the Western Maine Community Action Fuel Assistance Program which provides direct payments to fuel vendors on behalf of income-eligible households for […]
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Farmington Rec program to teach basketball basics to youngsters
FARMINGTON — An entry level basketball program for boys and girls in grades one or two, or those 6 years of age, begins Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Farmington Recreation Department. Registrations for Prep Basketball are being accepted through Tuesday. A single group of players will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. […]
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Farmington writer shares history of Maine seaport
FARMINGTON — Local author Luann Yetter will give a reading from her book, “Portland’s Past,” at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized Portland as “the beautiful town that is seated by the sea.” In her book, Yetter shares stories from its past that not only showcase […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Joshua Rinaldi, 30, Livermore Falls, warrant failure to pay fine, fee, Jan. 4, no bail listed as of Jan. 5, Wilton Police Department. * Donna Chartier, 49, Wilton, burglary, theft, Jan. 4, no bail listed as of Jan. 5, Wilton Police […]
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Used needles, sharps should be disposed of properly
LIVERMORE FALLS — People disposing of used hypodermic needles, lancets and other sharp medical objects should put them in a puncture-proof, leak-proof container that is taped shut and clearly marked “Do Not Recycle,” officials advise. Town Manager Kristal Flagg said the town doesn’t want these types of materials disposed of at the transfer station but […]
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Officials: Farmington explosion likely homemade pyrotechnic device
FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) — Investigators say an explosion this week on a remote Farmington road was likely caused by a homemade pyrotechnic device. The state Fire Marshal’s Office said some of the debris recovered from the explosion Monday night on Bailey Hill Road will be sent to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and […]