Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. 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. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We’d love to […]
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Steven Pane to perform at UMF
FARMINGTON — Steven Pane, professor of music at UMF, will perform five, five-minute compositions on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., in Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall, with a repeat performance Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Organized in the spirit of a playlist, the selection of […]
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World War I remembrance Nov. 11
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society is proud to host a special remembrance event, “No Higher Service: Franklin County Maine’s Fallen Soldiers of WWI,” which was created by local writer and amateur historian and genealogist, Glenn Miller. The free event is open to the public and will be held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 1:15 […]
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Guest OP/Ed: The constitutional amendment vote
It’s one of the more eventful times of the year: Halloween just behind us, the World Series under way, the advent of deer hunting season, and the gift of another hour of time. Not to be overlooked or upstaged, however, are Maine elections. Though the Pine Tree Power referendum along with elections for mayor in […]
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Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 3
To the Editor: I urge citizens to vote “yes” on Pine Tree Power/Ballot Question Three, a crucial decision that directly impacts our state’s power grid. This issue is far more than just a matter of energy infrastructure; it’s about safeguarding our independence and national security. Owning our power grid is not just about energy; it’s […]
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Extension offers Wabanaki perspectives on foodways
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways from noon-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16. Join Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, for his presentation titled […]
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Weld
This week three deer were tagged at the Skoolhouse Variety here in Weld: Darryl Parker a 2-point 110 lb. buck, Treelyn Bronish a 4-point 109.5 lb. buck, and Matt Irish got an 8-point 189 lb. buck. Joel Miller tagged a bear. Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5, so you have to get yourselves […]
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QuickBooks online classes for farms, agriculture
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a QuickBooks Online course tailored specifically for small farms and agriculture businesses. The four-night course will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, 8, 13 and 15. Designed for farm and agriculture business owners seeking to implement a robust accounting tool, the workshop provides valuable […]
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MCF creates fund to support Lewiston-Auburn recovery
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has established the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund following the devastating mass shooting events on October 25 in Lewiston, Maine. The fund will collect and allocate donations to support victims of Maine’s worst gun tragedy on record and the organizational efforts that will help heal the city. Adilah Muhammad, […]
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Mexico tech school enrollment about double from last year
Most students come from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford and Dirigo High School in Dixfield.