Mars Morton of Philadelphia prepares to step onto the rink this week at Hippach Field in Farmington, where his father, Miles Morton, took him skating for the first time. Father and son are visiting Mars’ grandparents, Dick Morton and Anne Mallett. The rink warming hut is open Fridays from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m. Skates and hockey equipment available for use at no charge. If the warming hut is closed, those needing gear can call the Recreation Department at 207-778-3464. Thomas Neubelt

Miles Morton, a native of Farmington living in Philadelphia, takes his son, Mars, skating this week at Hippach Field in Farmington. On the ice for the first time, Mars used a milk crate to steady himself. Father and son are in town visiting  their family, Dick Morton and Anne Mallett. The rink warming hut is open Fridays from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m. Skates and hockey equipment available for use at no charge. If the warming hut is closed, those needing gear can call the Recreation Department at 207-778-3464. Thomas Neubelt photo


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