FARMINGTON — While Mainers will likely try to tough it out during this cold spell, a little help may be needed as the days of below-zero temperatures progress. “People are proud and may try to be self-sufficient,” said Tim Hardy, director of Franklin County Emergency Management. So far the agency has had no request for […]
Pastor Susan Crane
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Emerging from a faith crisis
FARMINGTON — God reaches out to help us where we are, the Rev. Susan Crane says of her own experience with a faith crisis. Crane grew up in church, but lost her faith during college. “I couldn’t believe in God if I couldn’t prove that he existed,” she said. She didn’t want to be disingenuous, […]
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Shepherd’s Pie plans to play at benefit heat dance
FARMINGTON — The six band members of Shepherd’s Pie are a close-knit group of friends committed to playing dance music and helping others. Shepherd’s Pie will play for Friday’s Heat Dance IV. Band members have helped turn the benefit dance into a special annual event for the community. Set to a Hollywood theme, the dance […]
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Heat Dance III raises over $21,000 for heat assistance
FARMINGTON — The glamorous Hollywood-style Heat Dance III has raised more than $21,000 to help needy families heat their homes. A total of $21,269 was given to the ECU HEAT fund, Susan Crane, coordinator said. “We surpassed the tally for last year’s dance by 33 percent,” she said in a news release. “What happened this […]