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 […]
2021
Sapiel bags biggest buck in Dryden contest
WILTON —The winners for this year’s biggest buck and doe at Steve’s Family Market were Wayne Sapiel, who brought in the biggest buck at 218 pounds and the biggest doe was bagged by Roger Williams and weighed 131 pounds. Wayne has lived in Jay for 37 years and has been hunting since he was 12, […]
The time has come for some clarification
Because of some recent misinformation and miscommunication regarding the solar project on Sandy River Farm, LLC, the time has come for some clarification. The discussion started in 2015 just prior to the sale of Horizon Organic Company, which had been our market since 2000, to Danone of France. Their policy prohibited farmers to sell any […]
Hair Designs Unlimited raises $3,422 for cancer center
FARMINGTON – Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Breast cancer awareness month is a yearly campaign that educates people about the importance of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UMF holiday “Giving Tree” in its 15th year
FARMINGTON — The University Store on the University of Maine at Farmington campus is abuzz with the holiday spirit, not just with holiday shoppers but also with holiday generosity, as members of the campus and community once again take the opportunity to make sure there is something under the tree for everyone. In its 15th […]
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 […]
Week two Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League
RUMFORD — Week two in the Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League saw a couple of competitive games with Hotel Rumford drawing a bye. The seven established teams hope that they will be able to complete the season despite the current health issues that society and schools are dealing with. The league has to maintain protocols […]