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May 10 event will celebrate Mother's Day

Press release

Plans are underway for the 10th annual Choose Franklin Community Day, sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club, which will be held on Saturday, May 10 at Odell Park in Franklin. The event will begin with a parade at 10 AM which will step off at Franklin High School and proceed easterly to downtown, turning on […]

South Danbury Church Hosts Two Entertainments in March

Light meal at 6:30, entertainment at 7

Press release

The Speaker Series at the South Danbury Christian Church is turning Friday nights into a “hot spot” on our cold and snowy winter landscape, and the March schedule promises more of the same. “We have a great roster of presenters, talking about timely and interesting topics” explains Kathy Neustadt, one of the series’ organizers, “and […]

LRGHealthcare Seeks Reiki Volunteers

Must be Level 2 certified

Press release

LRGHealthcare is actively seeking Reiki practitioners for our new Volunteer Reiki program. Reiki is a non-intrusive healing technique that complements medical treatment. LRGHealthcare will proudly offer Reiki services in our Hematology/Oncology Unit, Surgical Services at Lakes Region General Hospital and Franklin Regional Hospital, and upon request. Reiki can activate the body’s natural ability to heal. […]

One More Senior Luncheon Before the Summer Break

April 17 at the WCA Red Barn

Press release

The last springtime Senior Luncheon before taking a summer break will take place at noon on Thursday, April 17, at the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) Red Barn in Wilmot Flat. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society sponsors these popular outings in conjunction with the WCA and CAP in Concord, which provides food and support services for […]

Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Jasper

Happy-go-lucky Swiss Mountain Dog mix

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Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Jasper

How cute is this guy! This adorable fellow is Jasper. Jasper came to the shelter as a surrender when his previous owner could no longer keep him. He is a Swiss Mountain dog mix. Jasper is about one and a half years old, he is neutered, up to date on all his vaccinations, and he is […]

New K9 Cop on the Beat in Franklin

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New K9 Cop on the Beat in Franklin

The City of Franklin recently welcomed a new member to its police force. On February 24,  Max, a 16-month-old black German Shepard was officially assigned to the City of Franklin by the New Hampshire Police K9 Academy in Portsmouth. The Franklin Police Department has been in line to receive a K9 for some time now, […]

WCA Plans Senior Luncheons for March and April

Thursdays, March 20 and April 17 at the Red Barn

Press release

Two more Senior Luncheons will be offered at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn at noon on March 20 and April 17 before taking a break for the summer. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society is sponsoring these popular outings in conjunction with the WCA and CAP in Concord, which provides food and support services […]

Find a Way Out of Bad Eating Habits

Tuesdays in March at Franklin Hospital

Press release

Food is a topic that interests most everyone. How and what we eat can be very personal based on our choices and preferences. We all know that food fuels the body for its daily functions and helps to keep us healthy in prevention of illness and disease. Eating when we are hungry and at regular […]

Not all VNAs are the Same

Patients can choose which VNA to use

LSRVNA press release

Did you know… Not all VNAs are the same, and we’re not all part of the same agency! It’s true, many people think that there’s “One Big VNA” and that we’re all part of that larger agency, like the United Way or the Community Action Programs. In reality, there are several VNAs in our region, […]

Health Insurance Enrollment Fair at Franklin Hospital

February 22, 10 AM to 2 PM

Press release

On Saturday, February 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM, certified counselors will be at Franklin Regional Hospital in the Main Lobby to assist the public in signing up for insurance in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Individuals should bring their social security number, employer name, and income levels for entire household (information is on a […]