DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit board of directors voted Tuesday night to seek a part-time mental health provider for Dirigo High School students, after the principal reported dealing with a “significant” number of issues. Principal Lisa Twomey, who is in her first year as principal, told the board she is seeing “significant” mental health […]
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FCAS: Jazzy and Zipper are pets of the week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Jazzy and Zipper as its Pets of the Week. Jazzy is a 4-year-old female Staffy mix who arrived from North Carolina. She is a little hard of hearing, but she is a sweet and happy girl who would love to meet her new owner’s dog to see if they might […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Longest resident needs loving home
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Dandy and Dopey as its Pets of the Week. Also, the fifth annual Strut for Strays! 5K Trail Run & Dog Walk to benefit FCAS is happening at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m., and all are welcome to participate in this special event. Dandy is […]
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Varney achieves rank of Eagle Scout
TURNER — Ethan Varney, 16, of Turner, a member of Boy Scout Troop 187 of the charter organization, Phillip S. Bryant Memorial Post 111, American Legion, was recently recognized by the Boy Scouts of America for achieving the highest rank in Scouting, Eagle Scout. Varney has been involved with Scouting for over 10 years, starting […]
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Military Note: Airman graduates basic training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew Beaucage graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward […]
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Quilts donated to Safe Voices
Safe Voices has received more than 25 handmade quilts, along with pajamas, hats and mittens, from the Lisbon Krazy Kwilters. The quilts will be distributed to residents in Safe Voices’ domestic violence shelter programs. Quilters show their handiwork with Safe Voices staffer Victoria Stanton at the MTM Community Center in Lisbon.
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Lewiston classmates to dedicate bench to fallen 'hero'
LEWISTON — He called himself “the Irish Frenchman.” A friend from Portland spoke fondly of his humor. A Lewiston High School classmate described him as “larger than life, the best dancer anyone ever knew, a trendsetter. He made everyone feel like they were his best friend. He was really a special guy.” A fellow marine […]
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Pet of the week Bentley is very trainable
NORWAY — Bentley is a male Black Mouth Cur that is just a year old. He is a good dog that is ready to become a great pet. When Bentley is outside in the kennel, he does not bark, even when the other dogs around him are excited. His handler says he listens well and […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter Cat of the Week can be visited at local business
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Prince and Quackenbush as its Pets of the Week. Prince is a 1- to 3-year-old male lab mix who is a high-energy and loving dog looking for a permanent home. He arrived at the shelter as a stray, so not a lot is known about his history, […]
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Canton Lake rafts compete in annual celebration
Uncle Donny is captained by Benjamin Nichols with crew members Dyana Nichols and their dog for the Lake Anasagunticook Association’s annual Lake Days celebration in Canton. Uncle Donny won the categories of fastest raft and funniest raft. CANTON — A raft race drew plenty of spectators during Lake Anasagunticook Association’s annual Lake Days celebration on […]