The Lenten Expressions Project, a combination art exhibit and performance event exploring the interplay of spirituality and inspiration, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, at Old South First Congregational Church UCC in Farmington. More than 15 local artists share works of paintings, sculpture, photography and fabric arts. In addition, musicians, writers […]
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Farmington arts center to screen ‘Truth Tellers’ documentary
FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to presents “Truth Tellers,” a documentary by Maine filmmaker Richard Kane on artist and activist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted 255 portraits of Americans, past and present, who had the moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental and economic justice, according to a news release […]
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UMaine at Farmington to host talk by award-winning filmmaker
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host Spring 2022 Libra Professor Huey Coleman for an artist talk at the Emery Community Art Center, located on campus on Academy Street. Coleman’s talk will begin at noon Wednesday, March 23, and is free and open to the public. Masks are required at all university indoor […]
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Farmington poet publishes ‘musical’ translations of Rainer Maria Rilke’s best work
John Rosenwald, a scholar, poet and activist, has dedicated a majority of his life to those sonnets. He’s pored over them, learning them inside and out since his college years.
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Farmington hospital to offer health career scholarships
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is again offering health career scholarships. The scholarships will be presented to students in need of financial assistance who reside in Franklin County, as well as in Livermore Falls and Livermore, and are pursuing careers in the health care field, according to a news release from the hospital. […]
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Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon closes early due to lack of heat
A circulator pump in the furnace was replaced by early afternoon.
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Car hits black ice, rolls and slides into utility pole in Farmington
Passenger Izabel Morin, 20, of Farmington received a shock from a power line when she got out of the car.
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Marijuana license, Farmington committee appointments approved
Charles Crandall purchased the adult use marijuana license from Jake Ankelakis.
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Farmington sled dog races canceled
Lack of snow, warm temperatures and rain Saturday have forced the cancellation of the Maine State Championship Races March 12 and 13.
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Gunther receives United Way’s 2022 Community Impact Award
Jodie Gunther is this year’s recipient of the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award, presented by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The organization annually seeks nominations for the award. This award recognizes a business, individual, couple or organization that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Gunther’s […]