FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital initiated a cardiac rehab support group in October. It continues to meet at 3 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month in the Allen conference room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. Anyone who has a cardiac diagnosis can attend. The cardiac rehab support group provides emotional and social […]
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Mt. Blue school district sees absenteeism drop, but not enough
Administrators in the Mt. Blue Regional School District are struggling to improve attendance rates as parents and students readjust after the pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon man found guilty of sexually abusing young girl at his former farm in Chesterville
Sentencing for Raymond Buck, 75, is expected in about 60 days.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Mt. Blue High School recognizes honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students have been named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Levi Austin, Trey Bailey, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Riccardo Bambozzi, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton Beaudoin, […]
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Flooded Farmington businesses moving forward after December 2023 storm, flooding
Businesses along stretches of Main Street and Wilton Road where flooding took place during the December 2023 storm have experienced a wide array of damages and possible re-opening plans.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Grant helps pay for Farmington Fire Rescue compressor
Selectmen Tuesday, Feb. 13, accepted the $75,625 bid for a new compressor for self-contained breathing apparatus for the Fire Rescue Department using grant funds and $4,196.43 from the department’s equipment reserve account.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue Boosters ‘frustrated’ with district directors
Director Rich Ruhlin told the RSU 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Mt. Blue Boosters are frustrated with the board over a lack of clarity with the fundraising efforts.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF welcomes back Markeith Chavous
Media Artist and UMF Graduate Markeith Chavous’ installation, titled “the waves and the mantram, part 1”, makes its North American debut at Chavous’ alma mater.