Joshua Brann, 35, was driving a 2002 Honda Accord on Saturday afternoon when the car went off the road, hit a utility pole, rolled repeatedly and then hit a tree, according to officials.
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Maine Fiddlehead Festival returns to Farmington April 30
After a two-year hiatus, the Maine Fiddlehead Festival is slated for a revival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Beginning in 2012, the local food-centered festival was held annually until the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled plans in 2020 and 2021. In its ninth […]
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Farmington to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Farmington Police Department plans to collect expired or unused prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Meetinghouse Park Gazebo on Main Street, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Along with prescription drugs, residents can also dispose of expired over-the-counter medication, vitamins and pet medications during […]
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Farmington area organization names poetry contest winners
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties has announced the winners of its 12th annual poetry contest. Laine Kuehn was the judge, according to a news release from the volunteer organization. Contest Categories: Age 8-12 First Place: Mackenzie Smith of Strong, “Beauty To Ash” Second Place: Skylar A. Thurlow of Strong, “Reflection” Third Place: Gabriella […]
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Old South First Congregational Church to sell Holman House
Proceeds of the sale will be used for the betterment of the community.
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Read-a-thon to be held in Farmington for mobile kids’ library
The fundraiser will directly support Backroad Books – a mobile library Twice Sold Tales owner Amber Stone is building to bring a library and free children’s books to the rural areas of Franklin County with “book deserts.”
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COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for April 27 in Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the University of Maine at Farmington, 274 Front Street in Farmington. Individuals ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a […]
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RSU 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases
There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.
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United Way fosters Youth Leadership Council at RSU 9
United Way is funding a Youth Leadership Council to help students address needs across the community and learn about the “power of philanthropy.”
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Local schools win awards in robotics competition
The FIRST Robotics Pine Tree District event was held from March 11 to 13 at Thomas College in Waterville. The purpose of this event, which started as a regional event in 2013 and is sponsored by local Maine companies, is to allow FIRST Robotics to be more accessible to Maine teams and allow them to […]