The major general also led the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and served as homeland security adviser to Govs. Angus King and John Baldacci.
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Now vaccinated, older adults emerge from COVID-19 hibernation
Spring has arrived, and many older adults who have been vaccinated are emerging from a hibernation imposed by the coronavirus pandemic
Looking Back on March 27
100 Years Ago: 1921 There was a large attendance of the young ladies of the domestic science class in Auburn at the electrical display given at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce rooms yesterday morning. This was followed in the afternoon by another large attendance of housewives of Auburn and Lewiston. This included an external and […]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
REGION — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the theme of the April 2021 Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month is “Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together.” The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is encouraging people to safely participate. Wear Blue Day is April 1: Post your photos for Wear Blue Day on […]
Easter coloring contest begins
FARMINGTON — The members of the Farmington Downtown Association will sponsor an Easter Coloring contest for children age 10 and younger. This traditional coloring contest allows children to show off their coloring talents that they may have been working on during remote learning times and gives them a chance to win a fun-filled Easter basket. […]
LEAP plans offices, training facility
FARMINGTON — Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP, Inc.) has purchased existing office space and an adjacent lot off the Livermore Falls Road (Route 133). The existing building will support the administrative functions of accounting, human resources and case management. A modern, energy efficient training space will be constructed on the adjacent lot. LEAP has committed […]
United Way, CA$H still doing taxes
REGION — Tax season is here, and the deadline has been extended (May 17, 2021), unemployment bills have been passed and we’re still dealing with COVID-19 … the good news is, Western Maine CA$H is still taking appointments. The organization has extended it’s ‘season’ as well. Normally we wrap up around the 3rd week of […]
Farmington Historical Society ensures the past is available for the future
The society is developing a 15-year master plan that will focus on preservation, education and resource development.
Looking Back on March 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 There will be an orchard pruning demonstration at the farm of Eddie Timberlake, Livermore on Thursday. County Agent Atherton will be present. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Robert W. Pitman will speak on the topic “Pages from the Library” when the Auburn Art Club meets Monday at the Kate J. Anthony […]
NCAA men’s basketball: Michigan, Villanova push past key injuries in Sweet 16 run
Villanova and Michigan have reached the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 despite major late-season injuries.