Cushing Amusements, a carnival based in Wilmington, MA that serves fairs, fundraisers, and private events throughout New England, brought its collection of rides and games to the Farmington Fair for the first time. The carnival activities were a big hit with the 6-and-under crowd.
Nicole Carter
Staff Writer
Nicole joined Sun Journal’s Western Maine Weeklies group in 2019 as a staff writer for the Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser. Later she moved over to the Advertiser Democrat where she covers Oxford Hills communities and School Administrative District 17. She seizes every opportunity to research and write about local history and she enjoys writing features that leave readers with a smile. Nicole graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Maine with a B.A. in history and concentration in creative writing. She held audience development and marketing positions at several Maine-based trade media companies in the Portland area before taking on community news. When not working she is an avid reader and fiber artist and enjoys observing local wildlife, from snakes and blue frogs to large game and carnivores. She and her husband, Greg, share their secluded homestead in Peru with an assortment of cats, dogs, alpacas and chickens.
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Wilton board sets vote on banning electrical transmission project applications
The moratorium would affect Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile transmission line through Western Maine.
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Farmington Fair adjusts to tragedy
After shutting down operations on Monday in deference to the tragic death of Farmington Fire Captain Michael Bell just one street over from the fairgrounds, the Farmington Fair has re-opened.
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The 179th Farmington Fair has begun
The weather was perfect for Opening Day at the Farmington Fair.
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Wilton Planning Board agenda – September 17, 2019
Town of Wilton Planning Board Agenda September 19, 2019 9-19-19 7:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Review and consider adopting the minutes from the previous meetings, 9-5-2019. 3. Public Comment/ Abutter Comment. 4. Planning Board Use Permit. Wilton Farmers Market represented by Faith Jones is applying for a use permit operate the Framers Market […]
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RSU 9 meeting a lively affair
The first Board of Directors meeting of the 2019 academic year brought staff presentations, budget woes, committee turn-over, differences about public comment, and policy review for driver drug and alcohol testing.
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Hardy Farm hosts soil health workshop
The workshop is one of three presented in September by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Grass Farmers’ Network and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). The session focused on the principles of soil health and how livestock and crop management can influence soil quality and the environment.
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Boothby’s Orchard kicks off apple season
Maine’s apple picking season traditionally kicks off with Maine Apple Sunday. Boothby’s Orchard and Farm Winery had 11 of 12 varieties of apples ready for u-pick.
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Young farmer fundraising for injured Farmington teacher
If you plan to attend the Farmington Fair’s Youth Market Auction on Sept. 18, 8-year-old Andrew Bagley has a challenge for you.
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RSU 9 struggles with pending salary accrual expense of $1.9 million
Business Manager Kris Pottle was directed to work on several scenarios.