Cielo Hackney, top, and his brother, Enoah, encourage their frog, Fern, to jump on Thursday, Aug. 21, during the annual Frog Jumping Contest at the Blueberry Festival at Town Cove Park in Rangeley. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer) On Thursday, Aug. 21, ten hardy frogs leapt at the chance to take part in the annual Frog and […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
ArtsFarmington opens Fall Season with Resinosa Ensemble
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington is pleased to start off the 2025 fall season by presenting the Resinosa Ensemble, three women musicians, who will be playing works by American female composers. The concert will be on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. in Emery Arts Center, University of Maine at Farmington. Suggested price is $20 for Adults […]
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Science lesson captures young imaginations at Rumford library
Ted “Bitsy” Ionta gave demonstrations Aug. 14 using simple items to children and their families.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district
Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal
Who foots the bill when Maine responders rescue hikers in unorganized territories?
Weld’s Fire Rescue Department has been called out six times for out-of-town rescues since June, mostly on Tumbledown Mountain, stressing the town’s fire budget.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington principal retires after 20 years leading Mallett School
Tracy Williams reflects on her career, staff teamwork, and lasting impact as she retires from W.G. Mallett School in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel man taken into custody after standoff in Norway
Police say Michael Greene was wanted for weapons offenses and other crimes out of New Hampshire.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Phillips Old Home Days marks 66th year with races, parades and fun
The 66th Phillips Old Home Days drew big crowds with races, parades, tournaments, and community celebrations.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel laundromat owner seeks discount from town on sewer fees
Michael Bean says 5% to 17% of water at coin laundries is left in clothes when they come out of the washing machine and evaporates in the dryer. He believes he should receive a discount for the wastewater that never goes down the drain.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Maine
Rumors of Paris, Norway fire departments feud fueled by mutual aid changes
Norway’s fire chief denied that his decision to remove Paris fire from ‘run card’ was meant as a slight, despite an altercation between the two departments’ chiefs.