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Franklin Community Health Network offers CNA apprentice opportunity
FARMINGTON – Franklin Community Health Network is excited to offer an employment opportunity for individuals looking to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This is a 36-hour earn-while-you-learn employment opportunity that pays students to attend school to obtain their CNA license. Successful applicants’ employment for the first 5-7 weeks...
‘Painting an Inclusive History: Maine Women in Politics’ at Margaret Chase Smith Library
SKOWHEGAN — “Painting an Inclusive History: Maine Women in Politics,” is an exhibition of the work of Jerri Whitman. Based in Dresden, Whitman is a longtime artist who works in […]
Breakthrough research at the University of Maine Farmington could help treat multiple health disorders
FARMINGTON, Maine — A research project that could be on the brink of finding new treatments for several illnesses and disorders is in its second phase at the University of Maine Farmington. The study, funded by the National Science Foundation, focuses on the behavior of fish genes similar to...
UMaine Extension launches new podcast featuring farm experts from home and abroad
MAINE – University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. “This is a way to share conversations around the livestock...
Bulldog Bulletin: June 3 – 9
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Municipal meetings and local events for the week of Monday, June 3 through Sunday, June 9. Congratulations to our local seniors! Students from Mt. Abram, Rangeley, Dirigo, Spruce Mountain, and Mt. Blue High Schools will graduate this weekend. Monday, June 3:. Kingfield Seniors Monthly Meeting, Western...
06-03-24 Interview - Greg Lopez - CD-4 Special Election Candidate to Fill K
GREG LOPEZ AT 2:30 TODAY And though I am generally a Greg fan I was not happy he backed out of the Republican Women of Weld's debates Saturday over a fit of pique about an endorsement. I will ask him about that and let him make the case for your vote in the CD-4 special election to fill Ken Buck's seat until the next Congress is seated.
Seahawks shut out Carrabec, move on to C South semifinal
The undefeated Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team moved on to the semifinal round of the Class C South tournament with a 5-0 win over visiting Carrabec. the eighth seed, on Monday afternoon, June 3. The top-seeded Seahawks will play the winner of the match between fourth-seeded Waynflete and...
East Providence man arrested on fugitive warrant from Maine
PROVIDENCE — Following a routine traffic stop on Branch Avenue, Rhode Island State Troopers apprehended Nicholas Dasilva, a 23-year-old resident of East Providence, on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant from Skowhegan, Maine. The warrant, issued by the Skowhegan Police Department, outlined charges including eluding law enforcement, driving to endanger,...
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