The Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington is doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19. Right now, they are temporarily closed to walk-ins and open by appointment only until further notice. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. Our office is open Monday through Saturday, noon […]
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The University of Maine at Augusta has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation by VIQTORY recognizing its exceptional service to veterans, military service members and their families.
“UMA is honored to receive this designation,” said UMA President Rebecca Wyke, according to a news release from the university. “Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a welcoming community for our military service members and veterans.”
UMA Graduation Challenge Coin pre-pandemic photo.
Photo courtesy of UMA
The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. The shelter is doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. They will continue offering adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638. The shelter is located at 550 […]
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Lisa Rackliff of Wilton holds her cat Spanky on Feb. 16. The cat went missing Jan. 29 and had been at the local animal shelter since Feb. 1. They were reunited Feb. 13.
Submitted photo
WILTON When Lisa and Stanley Rackliff let their big orange and white tomcat out Friday evening, Jan. 29, they didn’t realize it might be the last time they ever saw Spanky.
Spanky went where he pleased, roaming the woods and fields around the Rackliff home, daughter Nikki Breton of Farmington said Feb. 16.
“He means a lot to my mom, he is her baby,” she said. “He snuggles her and talks to her and my dad when he wants attention. He is an extremely loyal and loving companion to my parents, so you can only imagine the river of emotions my mom was feeling when he didn’t return after that night.”