Time travel with the Farmington Historical Society as it shares the experience of Christmas through the Ages on Saturday, Dec. 14. The society has arranged for participants to visit five homes where costumed guides share information about five unique eras of Christmas celebrations. Period decorations, refreshments, music and costumes add a touch of era atmosphere […]
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Franklin County Retired Educators fund two projects
Each year in October, the Franklin County Retired Educators hold a silent auction to raise money for an in-school grant for a classroom teacher in Franklin County. This year’s target system was Mt. Blue Regional School District from which 11 applications were received. Since the auction was successful, the group was able to fund two […]
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Two Maine universities, Sodexo win 2019 New England Food Vision prize
The $250,000 grant will be used to develop the first vegetable freezing facility in the state.
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Jay man pleads guilty to drug possession
Scott Towers was arrested in July 2018 in a sting operation.
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UMF, Mallett school collects 1,473 pounds of food
For the first time, W.G. Mallett School and University of Maine at Farmington students collaborated to help local food closets.
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Coig concert planned for Dec. 12 in Farmington
Music event will take place at Old South Church.
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43rd celebration of Chester Greenwood Day set for Dec. 7
The 43rd Celebration of Chester Greenwood Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Farmington. The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will present the annual celebration of the Farmington native and earmuff inventor. The parade theme this year is “Favorite Story Book Scene,” so join the celebration and don’t forget to include earmuffs on your […]
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Wilton, Jay men plead guilty to theft charges in Wilton gas station fraud
Six former employees were charged with stealing more than $100,000 from Gould’s Service Station.
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Chester Greenwood Day luncheon set for Dec. 7 in Farmington
FARMINGTON —A Chester Greenwood Day luncheon will take place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, Dec.7, at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church on Academy Street. Chowder and soup and homemade gingerbread with whipped cream will be available. Along with the luncheon, church members are busy baking cookies for the annual cookie walk which is […]
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Gerry Pineau
The firefighter from Lewiston, called ‘Superman without a cape,’ stepped up after the fatal Farmington explosion.