LIVERMORE FALLS — United Way’s Halloween event is growing again and this year will be better than ever. This year we are not at the Farmington Fairgrounds, and we aren’t even at Farmington Fright Nights. Change can be hard (and confusing), but in order to be safe from the elements (October in Maine is famous […]

FARMINGTON — A group of community partners are hoping to open recovery centers in Jay and Farmington that would provide a safe and inclusive center for those in recovery who want connections to resources, peer groups and a safe place to meet others in Franklin County. Unlike a treatment center, recovery centers are non-clinical centers […]

FARMINGTON— Western Maine Audubon invites the general public to its second of three free fall talks. The talk, titled “Maine Lichens,” will be presented live via Zoom by Dr. Ron Butler. The Zoom talk will be at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 12 at Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall, UMF—173 High Street, Farmington. There will be […]

OLD TOWN — For the fifth year, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beef Producers Association will host the Maine Cattlemen’s College on Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 9 a.m., at the J. F. Witter Teaching & Research Center, 160 University Farm Road, Old Town. This year’s event will focus on forage and […]

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension opens a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers Oct. 4 from 1–2:30 p.m. Additional sessions are scheduled Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1. “Back to Basics: Building Routines for Success” will focus on managing daily household tasks; meal planning and budgeting; learning to live […]

Community health staff assist in reversing an opioid overdose on opening day

POINT SEBAGO — When families get together, the cameras and phones come out to freeze that moment in time. Winona Davenport has provided the Franklin Journal with a lot of news over the years with her activities with the Phillips area Community Center and now she’s making the news. Recently, Winona brought in a very […]

Mid-September offers health screenings, harm reduction services, COVID vaccines for 18+

FARMINGTON – On Wednesday, September 21st, Sam Shirley of the High Peaks Alliance will host a presentation on some of his favorite easy, moderate, and strenuous foliage hikes in western Maine’s High Peaks region. This presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 7:00-8:00 pm at UMF’s Thomas Auditorium (Map) […]

FARMINGTON — Located in Mallett School, the RSU #9 Food Pantry welcomes all families with a child in ANY one of the Mt. Blue RSU #9 schools. The intent is to assist families so that everyone has reliable access to healthy food. This year we are hoping to expand our outreach. If your family could […]