Stress-free holiday hosting tips MetroCreative Gatherings with friends and family are a big part of the holiday season. Many people travel during the holidays to spend time with distant relatives, but those same people often want to gather with those loved ones who live nearby as well. Thus an abundance of gatherings comes in December, […]
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Gift returns done right
Gift returns are inevitable come the holiday season. Clothing may not fit or a gift might be a duplicate, while other gifts simply don’t tickle a recipient’s fancy. But returns should not be taken as a personal slight, and men and women can take steps to make the process of returning gifts a lot easier. […]
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Festive holiday brunch starts with vegetables
(NAPSI) — Here’s a delicious idea: Feature vegetables at your next family gathering or holiday brunch. Serving a balanced dish with lean protein, healthy carbs and a small dose of healthy fat can be a great addition to brunch. Use these easy ideas to add a nutritional boost to any day. • Add chopped onions, […]
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Gerry Wiles Food Basket
Your $25 donation will help to purchase a Holiday Food Basket for a family of four living in Franklin County. Baskets include: (1) Frozen Grade “A” Turkey (1) Pkg of Stuffing Mix (1) 2lb Bag of Fresh Carrots (1) Can of Cranberry Sauce (14 oz.) (1) 5lb Bag of White Potatoes (2) Cans of Peas […]
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Why become a Chamber member
248 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME 04938 207-778-4215 | franklincountymaine.org GROW From business start-up to expansion, the Chamber is here to meet your needs. Members enjoy access to the member database, are eligible for discounted fees for events and seminars, and are entitled to the use of our Welcome Center meeting space. Let us help you […]
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Business of the Year winners
Our annual dinner meeting was held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the UMF North Dining Hall. The Chamber was please to announce the winners of this year’s Business of the Year awards. Awarding the business of the year winners is a process that begins in October when the Chamber sends out nomination forms to every Chamber […]
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2014 FCCOC Board Members
Glenn Kapiloff, President , Foster Technology Center Greg Patterson, Vice President, Walmart Pam Dixon, Treasurer, Franklin Savings Bank Susan Atwood, Secretary, Wilson Lake Inn Nancy Chase, Membership Chairman, FMH Auxiliary Rhonda Irish, Member at Large, Wilton Town Manager Mike Blanchet, Past President, Sun Journal Shannon Smith, Director, Wilton Blueberry Festival Janice Atwood, Director, Walmart Heidi […]
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Mark your calendar for Chester Greenwood Day, Dec. 6!
On Saturday, Dec. 6, Chester Greenwood Day, our annual celebration of Farmington resident Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs will take place with a holiday movies theme. Greenwood was only 15 years old when he designed the first pair of ear protectors out of wire, beaver fur, and cloth. At the age of 19, he acquired […]
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Upcoming area events: Mark your calendars!
Saturday, Nov. 29 — Farmington Downtown Association will be offering free horse drawn wagon rides from 10 a.m.-1 p.m in celebration of Small Business Saturday. Tuesday, Dec. 2 — Business After Hours at Franklin Savings Bank. Main Street office, Farmington from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 — Chester Greenwood Day, Downtown Farmington — Parade, Craft […]