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Physical activity, access to care, mental health among top health concerns for Franklin County

by Rachel Ohm November 4, 2018November 4, 2018

Members of the community and local nonprofits came together last week to set the priorities after a discussion on new data about the health of Franklin County residents.

Morning Sentinel Nov. 1 police log

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

Waterville area police reports for Nov. 1, 2018.

Election 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics

Former superintendent challenges incumbent in bid for Franklin County treasurer

by Rachel Ohm October 30, 2018October 31, 2018

Quenten Clark Jr., of Farmington, is competing against incumbent Pam Prodan, of Wilton, for a four-year term as treasurer.

Local & State, Politics

Attorneys compete to become Franklin County probate judge

by Rachel Ohm October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Independent Ron Aseltine and Democrat Margot Joly are running for a four-year term as probate judge to replace Richard Morton, who is retiring.

Local & State

Children’s Center head has yet to hear from state on gun appeal

by Doug Harlow October 28, 2018October 29, 2018

Jeffrey Johnson, the director of Children’s Center in Skowhegan, Augusta, Gardiner and Farmington, seeks a waiver to carry a gun to protect the nonverbal, disabled children his facilities care for.

Local & State, Politics

Candidate’s plan for keg party to lure young voters falls flat

by STEVE COLLINS October 26, 2018October 26, 2018

The bar in Auburn where Seth Carey had invited Bates College students to come after Saturday’s football game against Colby cancels the party.

Local & State, Politics

Former state official says Maine fails its poor

by Rachel Ohm October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

The governor’s office responded by saying poverty in Maine has declined over the last eight years and Kevin Concannon’s remarks ‘played on stereotypes of reform.’