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Seeking new barn quilt locations

FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Creative Council (HPCC) is collaborating with the Greater Franklin Cultural Coalition (GFCC) to extend the Maine Barn Quilt Trail into southern Franklin County. The HPCC has secured funding to add twenty new barn quilts to southern Franklin County and are seeking applications for new barn quilt locations. The group is […]

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Letters to Santa

Mrs. Beaudoin’s first graders at WG Mallett School  Dear Santa Claus, Hi My name is Khloe. I am 7 years old. I live in Maine. I want an LOL doll. Love, Khloe Dear Santa Claus, My name is Harper. I am 6 years old. I am from Maine. What I want for Christmas is a […]

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Pets of the Week

Franklin County Animal Shelter, located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington has selected the Pets of the Week. For more information call 207-778-2638. Harper, Lab Mix, 1 to 3 Years, Female: Meet Harper! Harper is a sweet and active girl who loves being outside and always enjoys being on the go! Playing fetch is absolutely […]

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Extension to host webinar on growing microgreens

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar on Jan 3, 2022, for home gardeners about growing microgreens indoors from 6–7:15 p.m. “Growing Microgreens” details the ideal conditions for growing high-quality microgreens indoors, and the variety of herb, flower and vegetable seeds typically used. UMaine […]

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The Boy’s War

Albert Corydon White Nov. 15, 1852 – Feb. 1, 1928 Part 1 From the first, Albert liked the idea of becoming a drummer boy, of leaving behind his third grade studies, and of going uniformed out into the world to help preserve the United States of America. By springtime 1861, then 8, Albert was seriously […]