Mainers cautioned not to mistake their Second Economic Impact Payment for junk mail.

REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension are offering a free three-session introduction on farm food safety planning from 5–6:30 p.m., Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. “Farm Food Safety Planning Made Simple” topics include essentials needed in a farm’s food safety plan, farm-specific risks, best practices […]

REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Oxford County is accepting applications for the 2021 online Master Gardener Volunteer training that begins in March. The 2021 online Master Gardener Volunteer training includes self-paced learning modules coupled with live virtual sessions, Tuesdays from 6 – 7:30 p.m., where participants will have direct access to dozens […]

All five MaineHealth hospitals eligible for a grade from Leapfrog received the highest safety score offered

COUNTY — There is still time to join United Way in celebrating the holidays this year! Since it seems like the community is ready and raring to go this holiday season, we thought we’d add a little ca$h and competition for the best decorated house or business! United Way’s ‘Deck the Halls’ will give the […]

Dear Santa, I want a Barbie Camper, a doll, and a toy pig for Christmas. How do you get down the chimney? Love, Stella   Dear Santa, I want Super Mario Smash Bros for Christmas and Zelda. How are the reindeer doing? Love, Blake   Dear Santa, I want 4 fish for Christmas. I also […]

New Funding Focus in Effect for 2021

FARMINGTON — In all they do, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington, as well as its sister parish, St. Rose of Lima in Jay, witness their love of God and neighbor through compassionate service to the community, offering help and hope to those in the surrounding rural areas. That dedication and commitment has become a part […]

Please note that the upcoming holidays will require early deadline for articles and submissions of events. The Franklin Journal (Dec. 25 publication) has a deadline Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Franklin Journal (Jan. 1 publication) has a deadline of Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. Please try to have any items that you want to appear […]