Selected from a pool of over 100 applicants, the alliance was chosen for its alignment with the foundation’s vision of supporting human wholeness, especially for Maine’s historically least-funded communities and populations.
Farmington
FIRST LEGO League State Championship held at Mt. Blue Campus
Mt. Blue High School successfully hosted the Maine FIRST LEGO League State Championship on Feb. 1, bringing together over 30 teams for a day of robotics competition, with Blue Crew Robotics mentoring the newly formed Cougar Crew and preparing for their next event in March.
Farmington Farmers Union gives shareholders 16.75% trade allowance
Farmington Farmers’ Union had another good year, has very little long-term debt.
Children’s Festival returns to Mt. Blue Campus for 42nd Year
The 42nd annual Children’s Festival, hosted by the Franklin County Children’s Task Force, will take place on Feb. 8 at Mt. Blue Campus, offering free family activities, entertainment, and a low-cost food court.
Sunrise Movement Franklin County hub discusses future initiatives
The Sunrise Movement Franklin County hub held a Zoom meeting on Jan. 28 to discuss climate advocacy, upcoming community initiatives, and efforts to expand youth engagement.
Winslow girls hockey co-op ousts Edward Little co-op in OT
Katie Berard’s overtime goal gives the Black Tigers an opening-round upset for the second straight season.
Wind kicks up snow Farmington
Wind gusts Tuesday afternoon cause accumulated snow to swirl in Farmington.
No one injured after two crashes on Route 27 in New Vineyard
A tractor-trailer driver from New Hampshire lost control of the rig in snowy conditions and slid off the road, nearly rolling it over.
High schools Monday: Dirigo boys basketball beats Spruce Mountain at the buzzer
Dakota White’s last-second putback lifts the Cougars over the Phoenix.
Auburn’s Great Falls Comedy Club to offer burlesque, comedians Feb. 14, 15
A La Tarte Burlesque is set for Friday, and stand-up comics Maz Ishmael and Ian Stuart plan to take the stage on Saturday.