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Walrath Woods project expands river access near Farmington

by Rebecca Richard April 20, 2026April 16, 2026

High Peaks Alliance is working to raise the remaining money to conserve a 120-acre Sandy River property near Farmington for permanent public access.

Community, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors

High Peaks op-ed series to focus on access to outdoors in Farmington region

by Rebecca Richard April 10, 2026April 9, 2026

The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.

Community, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do

Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.

by Rebecca Richard February 10, 2026February 12, 2026

We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.

Maine, News, Outdoors, Schools and Education

WinterKids Winter Games growing across Maine

by Rebecca Richard January 20, 2026January 23, 2026

Community Regional Charter School in Cornville is taking part in the 9th annual Winter Games, as outdoor facilities add programs to the WinterKids event calendar in Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Kennebec counties.

Community, Maine, News, Outdoors

Maine Huts & Trails offers free guided winter programs starting Jan. 3

by Rebecca Richard December 25, 2025December 29, 2025

Maine Huts & Trails will launch a series of free, guided winter outdoor programs on its trail network beginning Jan. 3, offering snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking and family-friendly outings open to the public.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry

by Rebecca Richard November 10, 2025November 14, 2025

Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.

Community, Maine, Schools and Education

Northern Franklin County prepares to feed those facing a potential loss of SNAP benefits

by Dee Menear October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.