Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if you are […]
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Extension offers educational opportunity for new farmers
FARMINGTON — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on July 9, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane in Farmington. Farmer/owner Erica Emery will discuss small tools for small-scale farming. This event is geared toward people interested in […]
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Help first responders by labeling your canoe, kayak, paddleboard…
REGION —Each year the Maine Warden Service and Maine Marine Patrol respond to many calls of unoccupied canoes, kayaks, and rowboats found floating on the water. Without owner information on a vessel/paddle craft, it can be difficult for first responders to confirm if someone is in need of rescue on the water or if the […]
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Forest-based economy, jobs focus of new partnership
ORONO — A $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a four-year statewide collaborative project led by the University of Maine to foster resilient forest communities in Maine. Maine-FOREST, or Forest-based Opportunities for Resilient Economy, Sustainability and Technology, will expand the state’s research and educational capacity to connect human and ecosystem focused […]
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Voices of Truth FARMINGTON —The Baptist College of Ministry (BCM) Voices of Truth Mens Ensemble is a group of talented and consecrated students who travel the nation and minister in church services, events, and other venues. Their burden is to encourage young people to pursue God’s will in dependence on God. On Sun., July 7 […]
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Terrorism blame…
To the Editor: Last month lawyers for the families of 9/11 victims attempting to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the support it provided those responsible presented video evidence of a Saudi operative discussing the plan months before the attacks occurred. As one who began studying the threat Marine Security Guards faced in the months that […]
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High Peaks Alliance Schedule of Events
July 6 | Scenic 7 Hike at Poplar Stream Falls at 9 AM Join HPA and Rebecca Goldfine, of Maine By Foot, at Poplar Stream Falls is a relatively accessible hike for this area, offering remote-feeling wilderness and two of the most striking waterfalls in the High Peaks region. The trail ascends along the east […]
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Love Rangeley? Consider the RLHT Ambassador program
If you love the Rangeley area and all the spectacular outdoor opportunities it has to offer, consider sharing that love by becoming a Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway Ambassador for the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust this summer. The Byway passes through a region with over 200,000 acres of conserved public access lands offering scenic beauty and multi-season […]
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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous (R.O.A.R.) Recap
The Maine High Peaks Paddlefest, a weekend of events on June 28-30th, with the Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous (ROAR) as the main event, was a collaborative event between the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT), with support from many area businesses and organizations. When I first spoke to Karrie […]
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Rangeley Lakes Regional School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
High Honors (All A’s) Grade 6: Oliver England, Micaela Vryhof, Morghan Webber Grade 7: N/A Grade 8: Kaylee Botcher, Silvi Emami-Greifendorf, Troy Hathaway, Emmelyn Smith, Alden Sutherland, Elijah Thomas Grade 9: N/A Grade 10: Alex Hathaway, Shirley Truland Grade 11: Jacob Bottcher, Nicole Lemay, Ana Orazi, Parker Smith Grade 12: Eric White Honors (All A’ […]