Category: Franklin Focus
Franklin Focus
Franklin County Deputy honored at Maine State House
Lt. David Rackliffe, of the Franklin County Sherriff’s Dept., was presented with a legislative sentiment on March 28 for being named the department’s 2022 Deputy…
CVA’s Michaud finishes fifth, sixth at U.S. Freestyle Nationals
Carrabassett Valley Academy senor Dory Michaud, of Carrabassett Valley, had a sixth-place finish in moguls and a fifth in dual moguls at the U.S. Freestyle…
Scholarships available for Franklin County adult learners
ELLSWORTH – Adult learners from Franklin County have opportunities for two scholarships to help with their education costs. Those who are returning to school for…
Mt. Blue state champ Nordic ski teams honored at Maine State House
The Mt. Blue High School boys and girls Nordic ski teams, which won the 2023 Class A Nordic Ski Championship, were honored March 28 at…
Orthopedic surgeon joins Franklin Memorial Hospital team
FARMINGTON – Ian Dickey, MD, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon, providing patient care at Franklin Health Orthopedics and…
Gather and Grow Community Garden Program launched in Franklin County
FARMINGTON – The Greater Franklin Food Council, in collaboration with LEAP’s Stone Soup Community Garden, will hold its first ever Gather and Grow Community Garden…
Falls Fire Co. seeking donations for annual Yard Sale and Chicken BBQ
FARMINGTON – The Falls Fire Co. Inc. in Farmington Falls will again hold its annual Yard Sale and Chicken Barbecue in July. Each year, the…
Spruce gum production and culture topic of April 13 Wilton talk
PHOTO: Spruce gum boxes became family heirlooms. (Submitted photo) WILTON – The Wilton Farm and Home Museum will host a presentation bout the production of…
Farmington’s 10th annual Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup is April 22
PHOTOS: The winners of “happiest cleanuip group” in last year’s Farmington Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup. This year’s event is 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 22. (Submitted…
HealthReach free COVID-19 booster clinics begin April 1 in Kingfield
KINGFIELD — HealthReach will hold a free public COVID-19 booster shot clinic at at Mt. Abram Regional Health Center, 25 Depot St., from 8 a.m….