The New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St., Farmington, will present a Christmas Cantata/Drama titled “The Promised One” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Dec. 17-19. The story follows the Nativity through the contrasting responses of the innkeeper and the shepherds. The scenery and costumes are colorful and detailed. All ages will enjoy the […]
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Financial aid JAY — A financial aid information presentation for the parents of North and South Spruce Mountain High School Seniors will be given at 5 p.m Thursday, Dec. 15, in the North Campus High School Library. Dori Fellman, director of the GEAR-UP program at the University of Maine at Farmington, will describe the financial […]
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Officials meet on Farmington bomb threat investigation
FARMINGTON — Police and school officials met on Monday to share information on possible leads in the investigation into the bomb threat that cleared Mt. Blue High School Friday afternoon. “We are narrowing it down,” said Dr. Michael Cormier, superintendent of the Mt. Blue Regional School District. Friday’s threat was the third made at Mt. […]
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Panel to address issues, opportunities for women vets
Women Veterans from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties are invited to learn about issues, benefits and opportunities available to them by attending a panel discussion on Friday, Dec. 16. The discussion will be hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services and broadcast to multiple locations via the agency’s teleconferencing system. “With today’s Volunteer Army we are […]
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Remembrance Tree bulbs available
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary once again has a Remembrance Tree at the hospital entrance, which is lit throughout the holiday season. Bulbs can be purchased “in memory of” or “in honor of” one or more individuals for a nominal fee. A wreath on display in the hospital lobby shows the names of […]
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Conference aims to help Maine’s 10,000 women veterans stay healthy
LEWISTON — The particular health needs of Maine’s thousands of women veterans will be discussed Friday in a live video conference across Western Maine. Tri-County Mental Health Services plans to open its offices throughout the region for the midday talks, largely aimed at getting women who have served to take advantage of the services they have […]
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Mt. Blue Alpine Skiing
Coach: Mark Cyr (ninth year) Last year’s record: Boys: 2nd at Class A states. Girls: 3rd at Class A states Returning skiers: Boys: Seniors — North Kay, Alex Chandler; Sophomore — Eli Cohen. Girls: Seniors — Heather Farrington, Abby Ellis; Juniors — Katie Lewis, Hannah Gibson; Sophomore — Mallory Parker. Key losses: Eliza Richard, Tim […]
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CMCC holding registration night for Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Central Maine Community College will conduct an evening registration session for the upcoming spring semester Monday, Dec. 12, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The session will be held in the Crosby Room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and all interested and prospective students are encouraged to attend. Matthew Dumais, CMCC student services representative for […]
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Contrails may affect ground temperatures
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know if you know anything about the high-flying silent planes that fly back and forth across a blue sky leaving trails of who knows what that do not dissipate like the regular jet trails. A couple of weeks ago they few back and forth all day, leaving a […]