REGION — Dave Duguay, a Republican from Byron, has announced that he will seek election to the State Senate representing District 19. Senate District 19 includes: Oxford County – Andover, Bethel, Buckfield, Byron, Canton, Dixfield, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Hartford, Lincoln Plantation, Lovell, Magalloway Plantation, Mexico, Milton Township, Newry, North Oxford UT, Peru, Roxbury, Rumford, South […]
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We badly need change in DC.
To the Editor: Fellow Franklin County residents I’m writing to say that Austin Theriault is the right guy to serve us in Congress. Austin has proven that he has common sense, work ethic, and a passion to make this state a better place. Being from Fort Kent, he understands the needs of the rural working […]
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Jim Ditzler Library offerings
Hoping to make this a monthly column, like the ones in LFA
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Meadow Lanes bowling
WILTON — Wednesday Night Ladies, week of April 17. Teams: Mines In The Gutters 146-86, Designs By Darlene 136-96, Just One More 129-103, Wreckin Balls 127-105, Living On A Spare 115-117, Bowling Bells 108-124, Full Of 5 Pins 86-146, Golden Oldies 81-151. Games: Jamie Ellsworth 190, Melissa Malone 179, Katie Dube 164, Amber Bridges 162, […]
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Prayer WILTON — Come one, come all. National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, at noon. Gathering at the Wilton Flagpole on Main Street to pray for our families, community and nation. Library CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Carrabassett Valley Public Library, 3209 Carrabassett Drive (207-237-3535) in Carrabassett Valley has announced their spring hours, CV Library […]
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Le Vent du Nord performing at Old South Church
FARMINGTON — Quebec’s award winning and highly acclaimed five-piece band, Le Vent du Nord will be performing at Old South Church Concert Series on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. The evening’s performance will begin at 7 p.m. Due to the high demand for this amazing performance, it is […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington is a no kill shelter, which means animals are not euthanized due to space constraints. The shelter’s lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., and they are performing dog adoptions by appointment. […]
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UMF names Michael Wilson Scholars
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce the UMF Michael Wilson Scholars for spring 2024. This bi-annual recognition names top UMF students as single-semester scholars or full-year fellows. The program provides faculty mentorship and funding support to help them with their research investigation. Many of this year’s scholars and fellows […]
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Drug Take Back Day is April 27
FARMINGTON — If you have any unused or expired medications in your medicine cabinet, now is a good time to dispose of them. The Farmington Police Department will be collecting expired or unused prescriptions on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Meetinghouse Park Gazebo on Main Street in Farmington. Along with prescription […]