ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will […]

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Recovery Center is hosting its first holiday party 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday evening, Dec. 28, at St. Joseph’s Center, 130 Quebec St. Fun for the whole family. Sandwiches, desserts, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Raffles and holiday bingo are other features. Have fun while celebrating recovery.

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital is hosting its first American Red Cross blood drive since the COVID-19 pandemic began on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from noon – 5 p.m. in the Bass Room. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today. There are only 40 appointments for the day so this will be on […]

MCJA VASSALBORO — On Friday, December 15, Joseph Corson of the Carrabassett Valley Police Dept is one of the graduates of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro, Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP), which graduated 59 police Cadets from the program. The BLETP is an 18-week residential training program that began in August with […]

STATE — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) encourages Maine residents and visitors to remain vigilant against tick bites this winter, as the number of Lyme disease cases continues to rise and ticks remain active above freezing temperatures. The Maine CDC has reported a record number of Lyme disease cases so […]

FARMINGTON—Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten!Although drop-off locations have closed, there is still time to share hope and love with children overseas by packing a gift-filled shoebox online. Shoeboxes built online go to […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in December. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of an online auction fundraiser, offering an opportunity for art enthusiasts, book lovers, and community supporters to contribute to the library’s ongoing mission while acquiring some unique items. The auction items consist of several Stanley Kierstead paintings, both originals and prints, generously donated to […]

WATERVILLE — On Sunday, Nov. 19, Vassalboro Cub Scout Pack 410 hosted adult Scout leader training at Thomas College for leaders from the local pack and from Farmington’s Pack 585. The instructors were Walter and Ginger Fails of New Sharon, and Christopher Santiago of Vassalboro. Walter Fails is the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting Training […]