REGION — Join Maine Woodland Owners for the online program, “Making Sense of Timber Taxes,” on Tuesday, March 12, from 5 – 7 p.m. This free Zoom event provides advice and information for woodland owners facing 2023 business tax realities. Conducted by retired IRS forester, Jim Norris, the workshop will cover federal timber tax information […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital introduces Maureen Gibbons, MSN, APRN, ACNPC-AG, CCRN, an acute care adult gerontology nurse practitioner who is providing patient care in the Cardiology Clinic. Gibbons received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of  Rhode Island in Kingston, followed by a master’s degree in nurse practitioner studies at Rhode Island […]

REGION — Small businesses in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties are urged to take advantage of a new Economic Recovery Hub Grant Program launched by Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG) in partnership with the Department of Economic and Community Development. The goal of the Recovery Hub Grant program is to provide financial assistance to […]

AUGUSTA — Maine Woodland Owners will be hosting its annual Forestry Forum on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, on the second floor of the Augusta Civic Center on the second day of the Maine Agricultural Trades Show. This is a free event and open to the public, offering interesting presentations about forestry, the forest market, and […]

FARMINGTON — The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center has recognized Franklin Health Pediatrics for Excellence in Pediatric Care. The practice was one of just 14 MaineHealth practices receiving the recognition that honors MaineHealth primary care practices and providers for meeting high standards for pediatric care and achieving benchmarks for patient screenings, vaccinations, […]

FARMINGTON — , has joined the medical staff of Franklin Health Primary Care, one of five primary care practices of Franklin Community Health Network. Dr. Franson most recently provided care for 21 years at Caribou Memorial Hospital in Soda Springs, Idaho. Besides primary care, his professional interests include upper and lower endoscopy, and dermatology procedures. […]

FARMINGTON — Marcy Lawless, MaineHealth mountain regional manager for clinical nutrition services, is pleased to announce that Amanda Robbins, MS, RDN, LD, has joined the clinical nutrition team at Franklin. Robbins completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in food science and human nutrition, with completion of the dietetic internship from the University of Maine. She […]

FARMINGTON — Ruslan Abdukalikov, DO, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a physician of pain medicine at the hospital. Pain management helps ease pain and improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic and acute pain. Pain is treated by a team and through a plan customized for each patient’s […]

FARMINGTON — United Way is honored to have Franklin Community Health Network as part of our Corporate Champion Circle. Caring about our community is what both organizations do best! Our Corporate Champion Circle is a unique opportunity for our local businesses and organizations to positively impact our community. Business memberships help United Way of the […]

FARMINGTON — Andrew Crapser, MD, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon who is providing patient care at Franklin Health Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery at the hospital. Dr. Crapser was most recently employed at St. Lawrence Health in New York. He specializes in sports injuries, and knee and shoulder […]