August Ongoing: William Wegman Exhibit: “Way Up in Maine: The Works of William Wegman” will be on display at the Emery Community Arts Center Flex Space Gallery through Sept. 7. The show is free and open to the public. Hours are Monday through Friday noon-6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26: […]
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July’s Business After Hours
July’s Business After Hours was hosted by neigboring downtown Wilton businesses, Ray Ray’s Café & Sweet Treats and Expenet Technologies. Carla Fitch, owner of Ray Ray’s Café, provided a delicious array of home-cooked classics including some of her best sellers – hamburger stew, corn chowder, sub rolls, freshly baked bread, whoopie pies, and pineapple upside-down […]
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The Farmington Fair opens September 14
The Farmington Fair will be held from Sunday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Sept. 20. As always, the Fair will feature plenty of rides and food, pulling competitions, concerts, the Miss Farmington Fair Pageant, a demolition derby, and many exhibits. To view the complete schedule, visit farmingtonfairmaine.com. Take note that senior days will be Tuesday, Sept. […]
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SAVE THE DATE! Scholarship golf classic
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we’re teaming up again with Seth Wescott to host the 12th annual Scholarship Golf Classic to be held Friday, Sept. 12, at the Sugarloaf Golf Club with an 8 a.m. tee time. Proceeds are used to help fund the annual Franklin County Chamber of […]
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Franklin County Chamber of Commerce David Robie Scholarship recipients
The recipients of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce David Robie Scholarship were announced at the Chamber’s June board meeting. Four students from Franklin County each received $500 scholarships. The recipients were: Macee Qi from Mt. Blue High School, Sarah Wade from Mt. Blue High School, Max Richards from Carrabassett Valley Academy and Emma Houston […]
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Wedding Registry 101
Before building your registry It’s no wonder why guests love the ease and simplicity of a gift registry. But many couples may not know where to begin when setting out to create this useful list. Here are some helpful pointers from Macy’s to help you get started on creating a perfect wedding registry: Meet with […]
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A twist on the traditional
It’s no secret. Wedding traditions tend to change with the times. Take the traditions of the bride wearing blue and waiting to see the groom until she walks down aisle, for example. The traditions continue today, but in a slightly different way for some brides. The tradition of brides wearing blue dates back to Roman […]
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How to find the right wedding photographer
Long after the final toast has been made or the last couple has left the dance floor, wedding photos will help couples relive the wonderful memories of their ceremonies and receptions. Wedding photographers realize the important role photography plays in a wedding. The following tips can help guarantee a successful wedding shoot and beautiful photos […]
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Wedding at home: Things you should think about first
(BPT) — Deciding to get married is one of the biggest and most important decisions many people will ever make. According to The Knot and WeddingChannel.com, the average wedding costing more than $28,000 — the cost of a new car or a down payment on a home, so your next biggest decision may be figuring […]
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Unusual twists make memorable weddings
Reception before the wedding For Greg and Roxanne Simpson, of Minot, each had been married before when they tied the knot in 1998. They both had adult children and extended family and wanted to create something unique and romantic. “Neither of us is especially traditional so a June wedding at a church and a hall […]