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Family focused yoga coming to Farmington

by Pam Harnden September 14, 2023September 15, 2023

Sessions last four weeks with a new theme every month, October through May.

Community

UMaine at Farmington remembers first responders on Sept. 11

September 14, 2023September 12, 2023

Members of the University of Maine at Farmington community recently gathered in the Olsen Student Center to commemorate the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and remember current first responders and their dedication. Kirsten Swan, UMF director of student leadership; Connor Fahey, coordinator of orientation and transition programs; and Enrico Echevarria, multicultural admissions counselor, shared […]

Farmington approves buying narcotics tester

by Pam Harnden September 13, 2023September 14, 2023

Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 12, approved funds to purchase a portable narcotics screening device and a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for Fire Rescue to replace self contained breathing apparatus equipment.

Life & Culture

Come one, come all: Many new things added to Farmington Fair this year

by Pam Harnden September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

New contests, raffles, displays, demonstrations and more have been added to the 182nd edition of Farmington’s fair.

News

Franklin County commissioners discontinue section of road in Lang Township

by Donna M. Perry September 11, 2023September 12, 2023

Part of the Kennebago Road in Lang Township had unofficially been discontinued through abandonment. Monday’s vote makes it official. The county retained a public easement on the road.

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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston

September 9, 2023August 23, 2023

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 sessions are set for 9 and 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18; Thursday, Sept. 21, Thursday, Sept. 28 and Friday, Sept. 29. In-person sessions […]

Community

Farmington organization renews Corporate Champion Circle with United Way

September 8, 2023September 5, 2023

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has Franklin Community Health Network as part of its Corporate Champion Circle. The circle is a unique opportunity for local businesses and organizations to positively impact the community. Business memberships help United Way of the Tri-Valley Area continue improving people’s lives and the community, according to a […]

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Farmington High School holds 60th Class Reunion

by Contributed September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

FARMINGTON — Farmington High School Class of 1963 held its 60th Reunion Saturday, Aug. 12, at the home of a classmate in Farmington, Maine. The event was a potluck with 32 classmates attending along with many spouses. They came from all over the country – Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon and […]