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Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs

Franklin County, Maine · Franklin County

Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

'We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,' a shelter representative said.See the Story

Community Schools have big benefits. Congress should continue funding for them.

New Sharon · New Sharon

Community Schools have big benefits. Congress should continue funding for them.

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Carol Kiesman is the principal of Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon. Misty Watson is the parent of a student at the school, which is in RSU 9. In many communities throughout Maine, not all families have access to healthy food, stable housing, vision care or dental healt…Read Article

Replica of Vietnam memorial serves as reminder of sacrifices made

Independence Day · Farmington

Replica of Vietnam memorial serves as reminder of sacrifices made

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The mobile three-quarters scale replica was in Farmington for Independence Day weekend and offered a place to reflect and mourn those lost.Read Article

Farmington 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

A sampling of the Farmington 4th of July Parade and July 3rd fireworks from videographer and editor Kyran Katzenbach SourceFarmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article

From Slouch to Strong – How Your Posture Shapes Your Energy, Confidence, and Presence

Discover how your posture influences more than just your body. This article explores the powerful link between posture, energy, confidence, and self-image. Learn practical ways to shift from slouch mode to empowered presence and reclaim your vitality. Through small, mindful adjustments, you can transform how you show up, physically, emotionally, and energetically. It's time to stand tall in your story and take up the space you deserve.Energy · Strong Read Article

Letter to the Editor: RSU 73 School Board choose politics over its responsibility to support students

The RSU 73 School Board recently voted to eliminate recognition of transgender students’ identity, particularly as regards their participation in school sports.Jay · Jay Read Article

Letter to the Editor: Spruce Mountain policy

To the Editor, As a resident of Farmington and the Administrative Director of Franklin County Pride ME, I’m writing to express deep concern over RSU 73’s…Farmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article

Meet Chester Greenwood, the teen who invented earmuffs and a dozen other things

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

At 15, Chester Greenwood invented earmuffs to battle the cold in Maine, US. By 18, he was a patent holder. He went on to file over "100 patents", became a hometown icon, and eventually left behind a joyful legacy still celebrated today.Farmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article

Lorette Suzanne (Fournier) Chabot (1927-2025)

JAY – Lorette Suzanne (Fournier) Chabot, 98, of Jay, died late Tuesday evening at Maine General Rehab and Nursing at Graybirch in Augusta. She was born in Jay…Jay · Jay Read Article

Karen Montanaro, World Renowned Mimedancer, to Perform in Chesterville

CHESTERVILLE – Karen Montanaro will perform “Tanzspiel” at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. German for “dance…Chesterville · Chesterville Read Article

Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program to visit the Farmington Public Library

FARMINGTON- The Farmington Public Library is excited to announce Scales and Tails, through the Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program.Farmington, Maine · Farmington Read Article