Gold LEAF Institute, the senior college at the University of Maine at Farmington, is set to present an all-new exhibit, “The Art Among Us2” from Friday, June 17 to Friday, July 29. The exhibit is at the UMF Emery Community Arts Center Flex Gallery on Academy Street on the UMF campus. An opening reception is […]
farmington maine
Posted inCommunity
Coalition to hold COVID-19 clinics in Stratton, Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition in Farmington plans to host two COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Greater Franklin County. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a news release from Franklin Memorial Hospital. The schedule: • Wednesday, June 15: 2-5 p.m., Eustis/Stratton Community Center, 88 Main St., Stratton: This clinic is for […]
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
The story of a Baptist church bell serenading Farmington
Staff writer Kay Neufeld digs into history, importance and beauty of church bells at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Farmington. Most prominent on her mind: “Does everyone appreciate the bells as much as I do? Or is it merely background noise for people who have lived here far longer than I?”
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
RSU 9 kindergarten teacher is county’s Teacher of the Year
Stacey Augustine, who has worked with Regional School Unit 9 for 20 years, said she is honored to be selected as the Department of Education’s Franklin County Teacher of the Year and is happy to see how proud her son is.
Posted inNews
Farmington police investigate 10 broken house windows
More than 10 windows were broken from outside the home on Clover Mill Road.
Posted inCommunity
Wilton lodge to host pickup/takeout supper June 18
Wilton Masonic Lodge 156 plans to host a pickup/takeout roast pork loin supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries are available in the Wilton and […]
Posted inNews
Freeman Township man recommended to governor for appointment as interim Franklin County commissioner
Sixteen members of the Franklin County Republicans District 3 made the decision to recommend Robert Carlton on Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, News
Franklin County commissioners approve union contract, multigrade salary pay structure
Commissioners also agreed to add more money to the Sheriff’s Office for gasoline.
Posted inCommunity
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, June 27, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, June 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, June 30, at 9 […]
Posted inCommunity
United Way to host Hunger Solutions Exchange
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host the first Hunger Solutions Exchange from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17. The event takes place at the University of Maine at Farmington, North Dining Hall and Roberts Courtyard. It brings together all responding to food insecurity in Greater Franklin County, whether they […]