WILTON — Ice is officially out on Wilson Lake, and a winner in the annual ice-out contest sponsored by the Wilton Fish & Game Association has been declared. Bruce Dyke, longtime caretaker of the contest officially declared the ice out at 7:30 a.m. on April 11. Cindy Greer of Jay had the winning guess this […]
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Call for Earth Day cleanup volunteers
FARMINGTON — “Restore our Earth” is the international theme for the 51st anniversary of Earth Day and Farmington’s 8th Annual Volunteer Cleanup. The Farmington cleanup is scheduled for Earth Day, Thursday April 22. Volunteers are asked to wear masks and apply social distancing when they pick up bags and gloves, which will be handed out […]
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Spring hours at Carrabassett Valley library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Spring Hours for the Carrabassett Valley Public Library will be10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturdays starting Tuesday, April 13, lasting through June 12. The library is open for inside visits; appointments are recommended so we stay within CDC gathering limits. Curbside service is […]
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Local chapter provides gifts of appreciation for essential workers
Franklin Memorial Hospital also presented with certificate of appreciation
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
REGION — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the theme of the April 2021 Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month is “Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together.” The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is encouraging people to safely participate. Wear Blue Day is April 1: Post your photos for Wear Blue Day on […]
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Easter coloring contest begins
FARMINGTON — The members of the Farmington Downtown Association will sponsor an Easter Coloring contest for children age 10 and younger. This traditional coloring contest allows children to show off their coloring talents that they may have been working on during remote learning times and gives them a chance to win a fun-filled Easter basket. […]
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LEAP plans offices, training facility
FARMINGTON — Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP, Inc.) has purchased existing office space and an adjacent lot off the Livermore Falls Road (Route 133). The existing building will support the administrative functions of accounting, human resources and case management. A modern, energy efficient training space will be constructed on the adjacent lot. LEAP has committed […]
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United Way, CA$H still doing taxes
REGION — Tax season is here, and the deadline has been extended (May 17, 2021), unemployment bills have been passed and we’re still dealing with COVID-19 … the good news is, Western Maine CA$H is still taking appointments. The organization has extended it’s ‘season’ as well. Normally we wrap up around the 3rd week of […]
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Wilton Lions hope for better days ahead
WILTON — This past year has been a difficult one for many organizations that count on fundraisers, like suppers, breakfasts and yard sales which as we all know came to an abrupt halt when the country realized we were dealing with a pandemic. The Wilton Lions Club is one organization that has been affected by […]