FREEMAN — Freeman Ridge resident Charles Snell, Sr. was honored recently by Farmington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The gathering was held at the Elizabeth Dyar Cemetery in Freeman. Colonial Daughters Chapter Regent Ann Ladd opened the gathering with a brief welcome to members as well as several neighbors and friends. MSODAR State […]
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‘Death of a Salesman’ to be explored by UMF New Commons Project
FARMINGTON —Arthur Miller’s award-winning drama, “Death of a Salesman,” is the next featured topic of the University of Maine at Farmington’s New Commons Project. Widely considered one of the best plays of the 20th century, Death of a Salesman explores the promise of the American Dream and the heartbreak of a hardworking man. Miller’s play […]
Christmas events planned in Madrid
MADRID — Madrid Twp. will start the holiday season off with a tree lighting at the Madrid Historical Society schoolhouse at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, on the corner of Reeds Mill and Schoolhouse Roads. As people gather outside by the tree, there will be refreshments, decorating and caroling; weather permitting. (A snow date of […]
Franklin Memorial Hospital appoints dietitian
FARMINGTON – Leslie White, MPH, RD, LD, CSOWM, has been appointed clinical dietitian at Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) providing evidence-based practice that is specific to patients’ nutritional goals in inpatient and outpatient settings. White has worked in the field of nutrition for 15 years with extensive experience in nutrition counseling, motivational interviewing, and promotion of […]
Extension winter care of livestock series starts Dec. 7
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer four in-person workshops about winter care of livestock from noon–2 p.m. every other Tuesday starting Dec. 7 at the UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. Remaining classes are Dec. 21, Jan. 4 and Jan. 18. The series begins with winter care of small ruminants, […]
Travis Mills Foundation seeks volunteers
ROME – The Travis Mills Foundation seeks volunteers for its Veterans Retreat, which provides an all-inclusive, all-expenses paid, barrier-free experience for post-911 veterans and their families in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine. Year-round volunteer opportunities in Rome include serving meals, housekeeping, yard work, family and children’s activities, fishing, boating, snowshoeing and more! For more […]
Join United Way online for ‘The Great Charity Auction’
FARMINGTON —It’s that time of year! United Way is set to host its Great Charity Auction, generously sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank, Full Bloom Hydroponics Gardening Center, and IEC Electric. The auction will be online this year, and all are encouraged to check out the amazing items up for bid. Unique items this year include […]
Psychiatrist joins Franklin Health Behavioral Services
FARMINGTON — Kristen H. Mazoki, DO, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a doctor at Franklin Health Behavioral Services. Her clinical interests include women’s mental health and integrating psychiatry with primary care. Dr. Mazoki received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford followed by […]
St. Joseph Nutrition Center to host Winter Farmers’ Market
The Farmington Farmers’ Market will move indoors to a new location at the St. Joseph Center starting on Saturday, Nov. 6. The winter market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, November through April, at the center, located at the corner of Quebec and Middle Streets. The Center houses the St. Joseph […]