Meetinghouse Park in Farmington was a bevy of activity Saturday morning with numerous vendors offering free foods and activities for children to enjoy.
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Farmington church to host benefit cruise in/car hop July 31
FARMINGTON — A Cruise In/Car Hop is planned for 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31, with an entertaining afternoon/evening filled with music and food while viewing classic cars and trucks at Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbank Road. According to a news release from the church, a truck division has been added this year. Car and truck […]
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Local students make Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Kieran McCarthy-O’Flaherty of Oakland is in the computer engineering program. Andrew Day of Litchfield is in the computing and information technologies program. Michael Tamborini of Readfield is in the mechanical engineering program. Clara […]
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Farmington society to hold sun porch fundraiser July 30
Farmington Historical Society announces a Summer evening at the town’s historic Octagon House. The Sun Porch Soirée, planned for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 126 High St., will be an evening of food, summer punch, music and a tour of the unusual house. A door prize and silent auction will take place as well, […]
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Survey on substance use disorder, harm reduction services launched
The Healthy Community Coalition of the Greater Franklin County Area is conducting a survey to gauge the community’s understanding of the substance use disorder crisis and harm reduction services.
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Farmington starts process of replacing firetruck
Expected delivery of the new truck would be 16 months after it is ordered.
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Farmington area schools superintendent and board address director’s political comment
A new member of Regional School Unit 9’s board of directors recently made a comment praising the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion rights during the board’s ‘Good News Stories’ meeting segment.
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Kennebec County projects, nonprofits get boost from grants
More than $38,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Kennebec County. The six grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $38,570 recommended by the Kennebec County Committee and a $6,250 grant from a donor-advised fund, according to a news release from the foundation. Grant recipients include: […]
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Foundation awards grants in Franklin, Somerset counties
More than $78,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 11 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $77,630 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $20,000 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from […]
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RSU 9 board hears updates on special services
Of special interest to the board, RSU 9 is establishing a Unified Basketball program to bring together students with and without disabilities and “collaborative” games of basketball.