JAY — The Whistle Stop Trail 23rd Annual ATV Toy Run will be held rain or shine on September 14 and participants can meet near McDonald’s parking lot in Jay at 7:30 a.m. or at the end of the Whistle Stop Trail on the Town Farm Road at 9 a.m. Everyone must register between 8-9:45 […]
2019
Claire’s California Kitchen
Busy times call for easy, quick and healthy meal options. How about having your entire meal roasted on a stick, no clean up! Shishkebabs are actually a Turkish dish, “shish” refers to the stick and “kebab” is the meat.They have traveled around the world so many varieties of shishkebabs exist. Meats such as chicken, lamb […]
Celebrate Maine Outdoor Weekend at Tumbledown
WELD —Tumbledown Service Day, Saturday, September 14. Give back to Tumbledown Public Land by participating in a morning of trail maintenance! We’ll conduct routine upkeep on the Brook Trail: re-digging water bars, lopping back branches, and raking leaves. Meet at the Brook Trailhead on Byron Rd. in Weld Saturday, September 14, 2019, 8:30 AM to 11:30 […]
Briefs
Supper EAST WILTON — Harvest Supper, Saturday Sept. 28 from 5 till 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Grange – Main Street, East Wilton. Menu: ham, mashed potatoes,carrots & onions, squash,rolls, homemade pickles, apple crisp for dessert coffee & beverage, with vegetarian option available. $10 – Adults; $5 – Under 6. Remembrance JAY — The Frank L. Mitchell […]
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month!
Why Life Insurance? In today’s ever-changing financial environment, it’s important to know that there are some things you don’t have to worry about. Life insurance can be the foundation of helping you and your family in the event of a loss. Life insurance is a way to provide cash to your loved ones when you […]
Countdown to the 179th Farmington Fair is on
The Franklin County Agricultural Society is putting the finishing touches on the fairgrounds in preparation for the 179th Farmington Fair, which opens Sunday, Sept. 15, and runs until Saturday, Sept. 21. The work to put the fair on begins each spring and lasts several weeks after the fair closes.
Marijuana businesses expand and open in Wilton
Western Maine Development Group, LLC alerted the Wilton Planning Board that it expects expansion and additional tenants at the old GH Bass & Co. location on Weld Road, including a medical marijuana business that has plans to expand to hemp production.
Help Them Reach Their Goal
FARMINGTON — In recognition of October being Breast Care Awareness month, two local businesses are teaming up again to fight for a cure. Last year, Mindy Enman and Becky Rider raised a total of $1647.00 for the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care as a result of a month-long initiative that included pink hair extensions, […]
The Only Way Ethiopians Drink Coffee
Super quiet here following a week of the offspring visiting and bringing their children along for the fun and frolic. It is a major feat to have everyone’s schedules come together in unison, but I’m so glad that they all still make an effort. We ate and ate and ate and along with all that […]
Gravel road workshop scheduled
CHESTERVILLE — A gravel road evaluation and maintenance workshop will be held at the Chesterville Town Office at 408 Dutch Gap Road on Wednesday, Sept 25 from 8 a.m. to Noon. The proper maintenance of gravel roads in Maine is important for providing residents safe and reliable year-round access to their properties while minimizing costly […]