Carrabassett Valley
Flu shots in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Flu shots will be available from the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County starting Oct. 4. There is a suggested donation of $20 at Healthy Community Coalition clinics (or by donating what you can afford) to help cover the cost of the vaccines. Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid cannot be accepted. Flu shots […]
Drug collections to be held Saturday
JAY — Police around the state will collect unwanted and expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Police are working in conjunction with Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to help the public prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unwanted and unused drugs. In Jay, the […]
Border Patrol officer involved in Carrabassett Valley crash
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — No one was injured when a U.S. Border Patrol SUV rear-ended a pickup truck on Route 27 just before noon Thursday, Carrabassett Police Chief Scott Nichols. Officer Jeffrey Rankin, 31, of Jackman didn’t see the stopped 2005 Chevrolet pickup in front of him in time to avoid hitting it, Nichols said. The […]
Franklin Health Network holding community meetings
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network is hosting meetings in four locations in lieu of its traditional annual meeting at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Those attending will receive a printed annual report, along with updates regarding new medical staff, new services and programs, new patient safety initiatives and future plans. Presenters will include Rebecca Ryder, president […]
Hazardous waste collection set for Franklin County
The annual Household Hazardous Waste collection events for Franklin County residents are scheduled for September. Residents may dispose of their toxic and hazardous wastes at the following locations: * Kingfield: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, Transfer Station, 304 Lexington Road. * Carrabassett Valley: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 8, Transfer Station, 4056 […]
Sunday River and Sugarloaf to host premieres of TGR’s “The Dream Factory”
NEWRY — Sunday River and Sugarloaf ski resorts’ personnel will travel to Maine and New Hampshire locations this fall to host a movie showcasing the world’s top big-mountain skiers. Filmed primarily in Alaska, “The Dream Factory,” features the world’s top skiers navigating some of the state’s highest and most remote mountain peaks amidst last year’s […]
Franklin County Arrest Log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Christopher Legnard, 46, Waterboro, stalking, domestic violence, criminal threatening, Aug. 20, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Jonah Mitchell, 31, Carrabassett Valley, violation condition of release, stalking, Aug. 20, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. David M. Shanley, 24, Farmington, […]
12 seniors receive Franklin Bank scholarships
RUMFORD — Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Development Foundation has awarded $33,000 college scholarships to 12 local students. The scholarships are $3,000 each. The bank generally awards 11 scholarships per year, although one school, Mt. Abram, presented two scholarships this year due to a change in plans for one of its 2011 recipients and unspent funds […]
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Grange food sale Aug. 3 DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange in East Dixfield will hold a public food sale from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. A meeting will be at 7 p.m. with potluck supper at 6 before the meeting. Knights free monthly supper JAY — This month’s free supper will be held […]