FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has established a scholarship fund for local high school seniors. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the following schools: Mt. Abram High, Mt. Blue High, Rangeley Lakes Regional and Spruce Mountain High. If a school does not have a scholarship applicant, the […]
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UMaine at Farmington to celebrate rec center’s 30th with races
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UMF Fitness & Recreation Center with a Tri-fecta of outdoor events on Saturday, April 30. Events include canoe/kayak, mountain bike and running races, followed by a reception on campus, according to a news release from the university. Registration for all events […]
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Earth Day volunteer cleanup set for Farmington
FARMINGTON — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup is set for Friday, April 22, starting from the Pierce House lawn, 204 Main St. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Pierce House Lawn, 204 Main St., anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to spring clean the town. Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded in the […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
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: Virtual: • Monday, May 2, 9 and 10 a.m. • Tuesday, May 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, May 4, 9 and 10 […]
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Farmington sewer budget vote tabled until April 26
New selectman Byron Staples wanted to wait until after the May 9 Town Meeting to make decisions on the budget and usage rates.
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2nd graders from Farmington win national science title
The trio – Ronnie Yau, Lucy Perry, and Claire Kiger – are now in the running to win the national Toshiba Exploravision Science Fair Competition for an invention to combat climate change and greenhouse gases.
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Franklin county commissioners, advisers to begin budget review
Both meetings can be viewed live on Zoom.
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UMaine at Farmington plans to celebrate Arts Week April 18-23
The University of Maine at Farmington’s annual Arts Week celebration is scheduled to run Monday to Saturday, April 18-23. Art Week events will feature student work in the visual, performing and literary arts; music performances; and artist talks. A National Science Foundation Study found a direct line from arts and culture to innovative thinking, one […]
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Federal judge hears motion to amend release conditions for a Rangeley man
Lucas Sirois of Rangeley wants to use medical marijuana or an alternative for health reasons.
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Farmington selectmen postpone vote on sewer budget, rates until April 26
New selectman Byron Staples requested more time for review.