Who is counting on you to stay healthy this Valentine’s Day? Whether your best friend, pet, or significant other is your Valentine this year, being covered is a better gift than a dozen roses, and in some cases, cheaper too. Since open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act ends on Feb. 15, […]
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Town employees celebrate holiday with gifts for children
FARMINGTON — Town employees enjoyed their annual holiday luncheon Thursday with many bringing presents for Operation Santa Claus. The Town Office closed over the lunch hour while employees from all departments gathered, Cindy Gelinas, an organizer, said. “We get a list of gifts from WMCA, and everyone who wants to participate can select from the […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Heating program off to quick start in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — The ECU Heat Share program is off to a very fast start since the 2014-15 heating season opened officially on Nov. 1. ECU Heat Share provides plan-ahead fuel assistance for residents of Franklin County whose limited resources make it difficult to pay for a minimum fuel delivery on their own. The program, also […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
ScareCrow Fest Saturday in Wilton
WILTON — Scarecrows have gathered on Main Street in preparation for Saturday’s ScareCrow Fest. The Wilton Events Committee has planned a day packed with events for all ages, according to Renee Woodard, committee member. ScareCrow Fest events will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the downtown. Most events are […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin Community Health Network holds annual meeting, becomes part of MaineHealth today
FARMINGTON — When Franklin Community Health Network officially joins the Portland-based MaineHealth organization on Wednesday, the community will notice little change other than new logos, a new sign and an increase in some services. During FCHN’s annual meeting Monday at Franklin Memorial Hospital, President and Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Arsenault highlighted the challenges of the […]
Posted inSpecials
Farmington church expected to save $8,000 annually by heating with pellets
Leaders of the Old South Congregational Church in Farmington expect to save about $8,000 a year with the conversion from conventional oil burners to high-efficiency wood pellet boilers to heat the 13,000-square-foot church. “We decided to switch to wood pellet heating to better support the local economy, to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Workshop on wood pellet heat set for Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Model Neighborhood Wood Heat Initiative can help people reduce heating bills by replacing oil boilers with high-efficiency, fully automated wood pellet boilers. An informational session on the initiative will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Old South Congregational Church on Main Street. Project staff from Western Maine Community […]
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Western Maine Community Action receives healthcare ‘navigator’ grant
AUGUSTA — Western Maine Community Action is one of two Maine health organizations getting $600,000 to help consumers sign up for insurance under the federal health care overhaul law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said WMCA and the Fishing Partnership Health Plan will receive navigator grant funding. The grants are part of […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Local food pantries receive $80,000 in food items from Good Shepherd Food-Bank
FARMINGTON — Nine area food pantries received about $80,000 worth of food Wednesday as a Good Shepherd Food-Bank truck distributed food at the Mt. Blue Shopping Plaza. The truck comes every three months, Judy Frost of Western Maine Community Action said after the delivery. Community Action programs across the state coordinate the allotments and distributions, […]