Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.
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‘No Kings’ rally set for March 28 in Farmington
Western Mountains Third Act Indivisible will host a nonviolent ‘NO KINGS’ gathering at noon March 28 in Farmington, extending its weekly Peace and Protest vigil with singing and community participation.
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Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Outdoors
High Peaks summer intern to hit the trails running
A summer intern will join High Peaks Alliance to support trail work, outreach and community events across Franklin County.
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Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschooled families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Farmington man sentenced to nearly 25 years in gross sexual assault case
Cory Hutchinson, 39, was found guilty in the case in May 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Farmington-based district expands after-school meals, modernizes nutrition systems
Regional School Unit 9’s food service department reported expanded after-school meals, successful state review, staff certification efforts and plans to implement new menu software during its Feb. 10 board of directors meeting.
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IHOP is coming to Farmington in April
The restaurant, which will be located in the Irving Big Stop on Wilton Road, expects to hire about 30 employees.
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RSU 9 highlights career education impact, meets federal comparability standards
RSU 9 officials reported continued growth in career and technical education participation and confirmed compliance with federal Title I funding requirements.
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Rare bluebird day allows winter climb to Mount Washington summit
A calm winter weather window allowed the Mount Washington Auto Road SnowCoach to reach the summit, an uncommon opportunity normally prevented by extreme conditions.
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Essayist opens UMF Visiting Writers Series
Essayist and journalist Onnesha Roychoudhuri will open UMF’s spring Visiting Writers Series with a public reading Feb. 26.