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Preserving produce and processed foods for future use by food pantry recipients was identified as the top priority among those attending a meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, at Knowlton Corner Farm.
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The Forestry and Wood Harvesting program at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington has added more options and is working with younger students to find the spark that will keep kids in school.
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Jim Boyce, trail master for Kingfield Sno-Wanderers explains what it takes to make and maintain snowmobile trails. The club is one of about 280 Maine Snowmobile Association clubs. @DeeMenear reports.
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Smart Fun Engineers, the team from private school Smart Fun Learning Adventures, took home the Champion's Award and first place for robot performance at the @firstlegoleague Western Maine Qualifier held Saturday, Nov. 23 in Jay.
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The Phillips Food Pantry urgently needs a new home.
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“Community has a new meaning,” said Capt. Robb Couture, Public Information Officer for the South Portland Fire Department. “The Farmington community is not just Farmington anymore.”
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Olivia Schanck and Riley Drummond are both Mt. Blue High School seniors and RSU 9 student representatives to the Board of Directors. They are also two peas in a pod.
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According to Franklin County Regional Communications Center: All Farmington Fair activities are canceled today. Rt 2 is closed as well as High St by Ron's Market. Stay out of the area.
Breaking: Motorists are asked to avoid travel on Farmington Fall Road due to an explosion. Emergency crews are on scene.
Phillips Raider Bear Rollins at left, winds up the first pitch of the season Thursday, April 25 while first baseman Dylan Thorne stands ready. The Raiders hosted Rangeley Lakers for the Northern Franklin County League season opener. Franklin Journal photo by @DeeMenear
Deputy Alan “A.J.” Elmes, Jr., 24, of Rangeley is one of the newest additions to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office roster.
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By joining Western Maine Regional Service Center, Region School Unit 9 is expected to have a gain of $104,000 in subsidy.
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The Food Court at Mt Blue Campus was abuzz with music and activity Friday evening, April 26 for the inaugural Empty Bowls-Nourished Hearts fundraiser.
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Carrabassett Valley police officer Corrado Ceccarelli was arrested for domestic violence assault.
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Robert Friberg, 92 joined the Navy in August 1944 and served as a flag signaler in Alaska during World War II.
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Sawyer retires from banking after 42 years
Tom Sawyer began his career in banking as a teller for Franklin County Savings Bank in 1977.
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ALT Tom Sawyer retired from Franklin Savings Bank on Friday, April 12. He is the longest serving bank employee with 42 years of service. Here he is shown in the late 1970s when he was a loan interview clerk. Submitted photo
Noah Nilo, 5, of Industry, at left, and Bryce Gopsill, 4, of Farmington take a break from a game of freeze tag Wednesday, April 17 at W.G. Mallett School playground. @FranklinJournal photo by @DeeMenear
Thank you New Vineyard #library for hosting this wonderful @Chewonki program!
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Holly Harrington, who began her cheerleading coaching career in 1993 and is retiring, was recognized for her involvement with the sport during a Mt. Blue Rec Cheering exhibition at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington on Feb. 3
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