FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter is hosting its Second Annual Online Auction Fundraiser. This online auction will start on Monday May 3, and will take place on the Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Facebook Page. Each week 10 donated items or gift certificates from local businesses and FCAS supporters will be auctioned off and […]
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SeniorsPlus Online Education
LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for April 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Zoom 101: Using Video Technology […]
2021 Wilson Lake Ice-Out winner declared
WILTON — Ice is officially out on Wilson Lake, and a winner in the annual ice-out contest sponsored by the Wilton Fish & Game Association has been declared. Bruce Dyke, longtime caretaker of the contest officially declared the ice out at 7:30 a.m. on April 11. Cindy Greer of Jay had the winning guess this […]
Phillips High School on National Register of Historic places
PHILLIPS — The Phillips High School, in Phillips, Franklin County, Maine has been entered in the National Register of Historic Places according to Kirk F. Mohney, Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. This designation indicates that the property has been documented, evaluated, and considered worthy of preservation and protection as part of the nation’s […]
Peregrine falcon restoration in Acadia National Park
REGION — On Wednesday, May 12 Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live, online talk by Ranger Patrick Kark entitled: “Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia National Park and Highlights of the Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch.” The talk will take place from 7 – 8 p.m. As one of the first locations chosen to recover peregrine […]
NAMI offers online courses for family members
HALLOWELL — NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support, and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families announces that registration is now open for two separate online courses for people who have an adult family member living with a mental health condition. Both courses begin during the first week of […]
Call for Earth Day cleanup volunteers
FARMINGTON — “Restore our Earth” is the international theme for the 51st anniversary of Earth Day and Farmington’s 8th Annual Volunteer Cleanup. The Farmington cleanup is scheduled for Earth Day, Thursday April 22. Volunteers are asked to wear masks and apply social distancing when they pick up bags and gloves, which will be handed out […]
UMF Visiting Writers Series presents remote live reading
The series presents remote live reading by award-winning author Jennifer Militello, April 15
Spring hours at Carrabassett Valley library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Spring Hours for the Carrabassett Valley Public Library will be10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturdays starting Tuesday, April 13, lasting through June 12. The library is open for inside visits; appointments are recommended so we stay within CDC gathering limits. Curbside service is […]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes every community’s role in growing a better tomorrow for all children, together