For decades, the University of Maine System has seriously underinvested in its statewide physical plant. More than half of academic spaces and three-quarters of residence halls have not undergone real renovation since students used slide rules. Classrooms are not conducive to 21st-century workforce preparation. Research labs lack the capacity to meet industry innovation needs. And […]

NEW VINEYARD — The Fourth Annual Foothills Christian Co-op Fall Festival was held last Saturday at the Gospel Light Baptist Church on Barker Road in New Vineyard. Featuring a variety of vendors, a baked goods auction (which included the “ultimate” whoopie pie!), a yard sale, a bounce house, ATV/wagon rides, several games for children, a […]

Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We’d love to help you find the purrrfect […]

The creative, commercial, and overall cultural impact of 1973’s “The Exorcist” cannot be overstated. Every Halloween, you’re bound to see and hear references to the film, from facsimiles of Linda Blair’s otherworldly-affected face to recreations of the iconic head-spinning scene to quotes of demonic threats that can’t be repeated here. The film spawned both sequels […]

Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. Are you passionate about what we’re doing? Let […]

Standard disclaimer for any and all “PAW Patrol” media: I am not the target audience for “PAW Patrol.” The target audience for “PAW Patrol” is young children and only young children. This is not a “fun for all ages” property that adults can enjoy as much as kids. At best, adults watching with kids can […]

Pets of the Week Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington. We are currently able to accept surrenders on an emergency and space available basis. If the need to surrender is not urgent, we can help provide you with pet food and supplies from our Pet Food Pantry. Please call us for an […]

Outside of what you see on the posters, the “Expendables” movies have never been particularly ambitious. Sure, it was great that the action stars of previous decades like Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Harrison Ford could come together for a […]

Bert is a one to three-year-old male Bully cross. Introducing Bert, the total goofball who will keep you laughing with his hilarious antics! *Personality: Bert’s endearing goofiness is his defining trait. While he may not have his PHD in canine intelligence, he more than makes up for it with his loving and entertaining nature. His […]

JAY – Four local men’s softball teams and their fans gathered Saturday at French’s Falls Field in Jay for the 3rd Annual ALS Skipper One-Pitch Tournament. The Steve’s Market team from Wilton took the championship, defeating all opponents, and claiming the trophy. Other teams competing Saturday were 207 from West Farmington, second place; Hotel from […]