FARMINGTON — The Christmas cantata, “Stars of Glory,” will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. The free hour-long program is a unique production that features familiar and new Christmas carols in a Celtic style of music. A 20-voice choir, accompanied […]
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Earmuff inventor celebrated in Farmington
The 43rd annual Chester Greenwood Day parade is the highlight celebration of Farmington’s native son, Chester Greenwood, earmuff inventor.
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Farmington Historical Society to bring Christmas Through the Ages to Life Dec. 14
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.