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Essayist opens UMF Visiting Writers Series

by Rebecca Richard February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Essayist and journalist Onnesha Roychoudhuri will open UMF’s spring Visiting Writers Series with a public reading Feb. 26.

Business, Community, Local & State, News

Avesta opens Edgewater Village senior housing in Farmington

by Rebecca Richard February 25, 2026March 6, 2026

Avesta Housing opened Edgewater Village, a new 25-unit affordable housing community for residents ages 55 and older in Farmington.

Community, Local & State, News

Greater Franklin Food Council outlines 2026 initiatives to expand food access

by Rebecca Richard February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

Educational programs, agricultural workshops and community food events will be offered throughout the year.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education, Sports

Mt. Blue honors 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame class

by Rebecca Richard February 19, 2026February 23, 2026

Mt. Blue High School recognized athletes, a coach, contributors and a team during its fourth annual induction ceremony.

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Families connect at Children’s Festival in Farmington

by Rebecca Richard February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

The Franklin County Children’s Task Force festival brought hundreds to the Mt. Blue Campus for free activities, hands-on learning and a live animal demonstration.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine municipal and press associations reach compromise on publishing public notices

by Kelley Bouchard February 18, 2026March 5, 2026

A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.

Community, Local & State, News

Report on Franklin County jail shows positive progress, ongoing challenges

by Donna M. Perry February 17, 2026February 16, 2026

A new medical wing, more meeting space and work toward full staffing are highlights of the report.

Community, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Mt. Blue staff raises $2,000 for heating fund

by Rebecca Richard February 13, 2026February 23, 2026

Mt. Blue Campus staff partnered with The Sargent Corp. to raise money for the Farmington Area Ecumenical Heating Fund through a winter spirit-week fundraising effort.