FARMINGTON — Local artist Phil Poirier will be displaying new paintings at the Farmington Public Library from September 13 through October. Painted under Poirier’s alter ego/totem spirit- CORVIS WHITE (the white raven)-this new work represents a return to the joy and passion he felt as a sixteen-year-old boy, just learning to paint. Using an unusual […]
September 2023
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Pets of the week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 50 Industry Road, Farmington, 207-778-2638. Their lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. They are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call 207-778-2638 during office hours to schedule. They would love to help you find the purrrfect furry friend […]
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Masons encourage thousands of kids to read
HOLDEN — Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation and local Maine Masonic Lodges provide bicycles for students to win, simply by reading books. The ‘Bikes for Books’ program started 16 years ago in partnership with schools and libraries in Maine communities. Don Pratt, Deputy Grand Master of the Maine Masons says: ‘Over the past 16 years, we’ve […]
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Western Mountain Photography Show opens
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announces the Ninth Annual Western Mountain Photography Show. Juried exhibit awards reception: Saturday, September 9, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater at 2493 Main Street in Rangeley. The Theme for the 2023 Exhibit […]
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Historical FARMINGTON — Historical Society monthly meeting September 28 at the North Church. Please join the Farmington Historical Society for our monthly meeting and program. This month we are pleased to have John (Jack) Anderson present the Early History of the Ford Motor Company and Connections to Farmington. We hope that you can join us […]
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Frog Jumping Contest Takes Off
On the afternoon of August 18, 2023, sixteen intrepid frogs and their trainers leapt at the chance to take part in the annual Frog and Toad Jumping Contest held at the Blueberry Festival in the Town Park. The popular contest drew a big crowd who rose to the occasion by cheering on the frogs and […]
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New law impacting boaters, paddlers, anglers, and any other watercraft users
To reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species in Maine, a law was passed by Maine Legislature that requires boaters to take specific actions to encourage water to drain from their watercraft prior to entering a water body or leaving a launch site (PUBLIC LAW 2023 CHAPTER 190). Aquatic invasive species are any fish, wildlife, […]
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Snapshots in Time: Maine Woods July 3, 1905
Not everything is completely accurate just because it appears in print. It can be assumed by the reader that this column and the accompanying commentary is no exception. However, as I share commentary, I do strive for historical accuracy. What follows appeared in the July 3rd, 1905, edition of the MAINE WOODS. It shares a […]
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9th Annual Western Mountain Photography Show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announces the 9th Annual Western Mountain Photography Show. Juried exhibit awards reception: Saturday, September 9, 2023, 5:30 – 7:00 PM at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery located in the Lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater at 2493 Main Street in Rangeley. The Theme for the 2023 Exhibit is PERSPECTIVE. […]
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LUPC local office hours for the Rangeley Region and beyond
LUPC Western Regional team member Jennifer Larson is available at the Dallas Plantation Office at 436 Dallas Hill Rd. Office hours are every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. Property Owners can meet and address residential permitting matters, ask questions related to local […]