RSU 73 board roles negativity addressed after mask mandate

Information on the role of school board members was provided by Board Chairman Robert Staples.

Adult Ed partners with Healthy Living for ME

FRANKLIN COUNTY — Healthy Living for ME is pleased to welcome Franklin County Adult Education as a new community provider within the organization. As a community provider, Franklin County Adult Education partners with Healthy Living for ME to bring workshops to the local community to help Mainers improve their health and wellness. Beginning this fall, […]

Remembering 9/11 in Livermore Falls

POW/MIA recognition ceremony Sept. 17

JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33, and American Legion Post 10 plus their Auxiliaries will hold the annual public POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the POW/MIA Memorial, corner of Route 4 and Riley Road. All members, guests, and public are welcome. Event will occur, […]

PHOTOS: Twentieth anniversary of 9/11 remembered in Livermore Falls

Help available for those struggling to pay rent, utilities

To The Editor:  The Covid-19 Pandemic has put a financial strain on many Mainers, and for some that means struggling to pay rent and utility costs. On August 26, the US Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary eviction ban that was put in place because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Through […]

UMF recognized as top Bachelor’s college

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is honored to be recognized by Washington Monthly’s 2021 annual college rankings as a top Bachelor’s College in the U.S., and the top Maine College to make the list. It has also been named a Best Bang for the Buck College in the Northeast. In its ranking […]

Gawler family to perform at UMF Amphitheater

FARMINGTON — The Gawler family will be performing 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the UMF Amphitheater behind the UMF Student Center and the High Street parking lot. Admission is $10, free for those 18 and under and for UMF students. Chairs or blankets should be brought to sit on. John and Ellen Gawler and their […]

Pets of the Week

FARMINGTON — At the Franklin County Animal Shelter, their lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 pm.   Dog adoptions are being performed by appointment only.  Please call FCAS at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule an appointment if you are interested in […]

Extension to hold food preservation webinar Sept. 23

FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class on dehydrating and freezing for food preservation from 6–7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. Learn how to safely preserve foods by blanching and freezing, or by using a food dehydrator. Freezing instructions and a dehydration food guide will be emailed following the webinar. Registration […]