FARMINGTON — The staff of Franklin Memorial Hospital will host Scrub Club activities from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28 and 29 at the University of Maine Farmington Student Center. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health care and is open to all students who will be […]
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UMF walk-in vaccine clinic June 5
Individuals ages 18+ are eligible to get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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HCC gets federal grant to improve health
Focus will be on supporting underserved, isolated and vulnerable populations
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Eight non-profits receive grants from The Very Basics Fund
REGION — Literacy Volunteers, American Red Cross, Safe Voices, Rural Community Action Ministry, Care and Share Food Closet, Mission at the Eastward, Western Maine Center for Children and Rangeley Region Health and Wellness Partnership received grants in May totaling $28,429. Funding was provided through generous donations to the fund from individuals, businesses and foundations. United […]
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HEAP applications open
EAST WILTON — Western Maine Community Action, Inc. (WMCA) continues to assist with applications for residents of Franklin County for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP or Fuel Assistance) who have not applied and received a benefit since Aug. 24, 2020. Applications will be taken through July 15 for this program year. All applications are […]
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UMF offers Summer Daze Camp, young adult Leader in Training Program
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Fitness & Recreation Center is pleased to be offering its Summer Daze Camp this summer from June 21 through August 6. The camp runs for seven, 5-day sessions Monday through Friday, and is designed for children going into grades 1-7 this coming fall. Activities will include swimming, […]
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United Way plans 5-Card Float down Sandy River
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will host its first 5-Card Float down the Sandy River on June 26. Put-in will be at the Fairbanks Bridge between 10 a.m. and noon, take-out will be at DHHS in Farmington. There will be a shuttle service to get participants back to their vehicles at the […]
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Franklin nursing, direct care professionals get awards
Two nurses, one medical assistant and one certified nursing assistant were named as award recipients in coordination with national nurses’ week
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Extensions offer compost and manure webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a home gardening webinar about optimizing compost and manure use in the garden from 6–7:15 p.m. June 9. “Getting the Most Out of Compost and Manure” includes what to look for when purchasing compost and manure, the benefits and considerations […]
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Seat belts save lives
The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Highway Safety reminds drivers to “Survive Your Drive”