The city hasn’t held a traditional Christmas parade for several years and staff are looking forward to bringing it back.
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Mt. Blue High School names first quarter honors
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Highest honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Xander Adams, Nathaniel Armstrong, Emma Arnold, Noah Arsenault, Lily Bachelder, Emmyt Bailey, Trey Bailey, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Elias Bartlett, Tyler […]
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Madrid’s Perham Stream Birding Trail receives upgrades
Upgrades include a new informational kiosk that now stands at the trailhead.
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Ag department offers farm loans for underserved and beginning farmers
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. USDA defines underserved applicants as a […]
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ArtsFarmington offers new Arts Inspire Youth program
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington, an affiliate of the University of Maine at Farmington, has developed its Arts Inspire Youth program to offer free access to its programs for those 18 years old and younger. This includes this year’s performance of The Nutcracker. Those wishing to access the program may do so while purchasing tickets online or […]
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High Peaks Alliance seeks stewards for Perham Stream Birding Trail
MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance seeks community volunteers to help maintain the Perham Stream Birding Trail. This 2.4-mile trail offers visitors a chance to explore diverse habitats on foot. The alliance seeks individuals or groups to “adopt” 0.3-mile to 1-mile sections. Trail stewards will conduct basic maintenance, document conditions, recruit volunteers and inspect signage. […]
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High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers
The High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers to lead outdoor programs and workshops on its conserved lands and the lands it stewards. The alliance is partnering with GoldLEAF Institute to connect the 55-plus community with Maine’s High Peaks Region. Volunteer opportunities include co-leaders for guided adventures such as the winter snowshoe series, a monthly 60-90 minute […]
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UMaine Extension offers webinars on demand bundles
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering eight new bundles of prerecorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On Demand Webinar bundles include three-to-four webinars and related resources that can make good gifts for gardeners, according to a news release from Melissa Arndt, director of marking and communications, University of Maine Cooperative Extension. New topics include: […]
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Franklin County Commission collecting pajamas for children during winter months
The project is organized by the Franklin County Children’s Task Force which is partnering with the Farmington Rotary Club for distribution.
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Winthrop High School Drama Club to presents ‘Clue: On Stage’
WINTHROP — The Winthrop High School Drama Club is set to present “Clue: On Stage” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the school’s performing arts center, 211 Rambler Road. This fast-paced, who-done-it comedy is based loosely on the movie, which is based on the […]