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Hallman honored with award

FARMINGTON — Each year, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area seeks nominations from the community for the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award. We are honored to announce that Katie Hallman is this year’s recipient. This award was supposed to be presented to Katie at our Annual Meeting and Campaign Celebration this March, but social […]

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Maine dental practices donate PPE

REGION — A number of dental practices throughout Maine have donated personal protective equipment to their local hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and first responders, in an effort to help fight the spread of COVID-19, and aid in the response. According to information collected by the Maine Dental Association from its members, more than 25 practices […]

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Farmington Rec offers online fun time

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreational Department’s staff has been working hard on organizing daily programing for you and your children for the foreseeable future! The Recreation Department’s “Online Community Fun Time” will include weekly challenges, live interactive programming, as well as fun instructional videos. A weekly schedule will be posted every Sunday to the Department’s […]

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Vietnam Veterans Day March 29

REGION — National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Organizers canceled or postponed many events to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing. Veterans are encouraged to stay connected and participate in virtual events. Here’s a list of some of those events on VA social media: For Veterans with a Facebook account, they […]

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County Soil & Water cancellations

COUNTY — All workshops and classes are currently canceled until further notice. Refunds are being issued to all who had registered prior to the cancellation.  DEP’s Non Point Source Center is listing on line classes that may be taken for credit.  https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/training/index.html In accordance with Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Department of Health and […]

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United Way response to COVID-19

FARMINGTON — In light of recent health concerns regarding COVID-19, United Way will be postponing its Celebration and Annual Meeting which was to be held on March 26. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date later this spring. You may be wondering about other coronavirus-related activity at United Way: •We will remain open until further notice, […]

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Mental Health services COVID-19 preparations

LEWISTON — Tri-County Mental Health Services is following State of Maine Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations oncontaining the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close visit contact and practicing social distancing to protect everybody’s health. Our highest priority is to assure the health and safety of our clients, families, staff and the wider community and […]

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Farmington Community Center closed

To the Editor: Due to the concern for public health, the Farmington Community Center will be closed to the public beginning at 12:00 pm (noon), March 16 and will remain closed until March 30, at which time we will reassess the situation and consider whether or not we will be re-opening to the public at […]