MADRID – Reeds Mill Church, 995 Reeds Mill Road in Madrid, will hold its annual Candlelight Christmas Service on Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Masks are required. The church is perfect for a nostalgic trip to “Christmas Past” with the original kerosene lamps and candlelit windows. Reeds Mill Church, steeped in history and tradition, […]
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Veterans, active-duty at risk for scammers
To the Editor: Maine’s 126,842 military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers. According to a new AARP report, veterans, military, and their families are nearly 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population. Additionally, 4 out of 5 military/veteran adults were targeted […]
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Adult Ed upcoming classes
FARMINGTON — Woodworking 2022 with Del Harris. Jan 6 – Feb 17, 2022, from 6 – 8 p.m. Cost:$100. This class is designed for both beginners and/or experienced woodworkers. You will have the opportunity to either: construct the instructor’s project (materials provided for a fee) or bring your own materials for a personal project. There […]
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Garden club shares history of Teague WWI Arch
FARMINGTON — Roderick-Crosby American Legion Hall #28 in Farmington was buzzing with creative crafters, yummy treats and genuinely kind people Saturday. The colorful Chester Greenwood Parade was fun for all with candies sprinkled along the sidewalks. Small town living is alive and well! The most rewarding experience of the day was sharing plans for sprucing […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington announces their Pets of the Week, Firefly and Aurora. Their lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., but dog adoptions are by appointment. Please call 207-778-2638 during office hours to schedule an […]
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Fletcher Reynolds adds link to ‘Chain of Kindness’
FARMINGTON — Tracy Williams, principal of W.G. Mallett School learned of a clean-up effort during this weekend undertaken by Fletcher Reynolds, second grader at Mallett. He came to the playground with his mother (Sara Reynolds) to try to find the missing mask of a special friend. In the process, they noticed a lot of ‘mask […]
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Weld
Little by little I’ve carried my Christmas tree and decorations up from their storage in the basement – I’ve had to alternate some of my houses and village scenes each year since I moved up here in 2010. My folk’s house doesn’t have the counter/shelf space that my home in Readfield had when I bought […]
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Gospel Light shines at Greenwood Parade
NEW VINEYARD — Saturday was Chester Greenwood Day in Farmington. Adding to the festivities for spectators gathering along Main Street in anticipation of the annual parade was a group of carolers from Gospel Light Baptist Church. Under the direction of Sue Jones, the group merrily sang all the traditional Christmas favorites, encouraging those nearby to […]
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Meadow Lanes bowling
WILTON — Tuesday Night Mixed Winter League, Nov. 23 Men’s High Game scratch: John Gregoire 219, Albert Farmer 213, Stephen Adams 200 Mens High Series scratch: John Gregoire 563, John Gregoire 523, Albert Farmer 504 Mens High Game handicap: Albert Farmer 270, John Gregoire 253, Stephen Adams 235 Mens High Series handicap: Albert Farmer 675, […]
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Council in desperate need of board of directors.
The council has incurred some debts and the national Scouts BSA lawsuits are requiring councils to fork over costs of damages.