In the past, Double Bubble Laundromat received clean, donated coats to distribute to kids in need. Now they will be accepting and cleaning the donations themselves.
Leo Goddard
Leo Goddard covers Farmington and some of its surrounding towns. He recently graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a BFA in Creative Writing. His passion for writing was strengthened by the Longfellow Young Writersโ Camp and the Monson Arts Residency where he worked on his first novel. Aside from writing, his hobbies include singing, playing music, and making art.
New Vineyard PB secretary submits surprise resignation
At the New Vineyard Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, Planning Board Secretary Jamie McKechnie raised concerns about the processes and informalities being used by the Planning Board. When McKechnie felt these concerns were not being addressed, she handed in her letter of resignation.
UMF students break in Farmington’s new outdoor fitness court
UMF students test out the new outdoor fitness court equipment after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Dogs and their owners strut for strays in Farmington
The Franklin County Animal Shelter hosted its annual Strut for Strays event.
Farmington holds its first Recovery Rally
The Franklin County Recovery Center hosted the first Recovery Rally to ever take place in Farmington.
UMaine Farmington remembers 9/11
UMF holds a remembrance ceremony for the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.
New Vineyard Planning Board secretary submits surprise resignation
Secretary Jamie McKechnie raised concerns about the processes and informalities being used by the Planning Board.
Photos: New and returning students tour Spruce Mountain Middle School
Students show their family around Spruce Mountain Middle School during the open house on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Community celebrates river cleanup at EcoFest in Jay
The annual River Cleanup event was followed this year by an EcoFest Beer Garden to celebrate.
University of Maine at Farmington welcomes class of 2028
Freshmen arrived at UMF campus on Friday, Aug. 30, to begin orientation.