Wilton Fish and Game Association member Bruce Dyke and caretaker of the Wilson Lake Ice out is organizing the ice-out contest again this year. The first original recording of ice out on Wilson Lake was documented in 1889 with only two years missed since then. Dyke, a life-long resident of Wilton, decided to bring the […]

Mike Blanchet President Sun Journal Glenn Kapiloff Vice President Foster Technology Center Nancy Chase Membership Chairman FMH Auxiliary Pam Dixon Treasurer Franklin Savings Bank Susan Atwood Secretary Wilson Lake Inn Shannon Smith Member At Large Wilton Blueberry Scott Landry Past President Shiretown Insurance Janice Atwood Farmington Walmart Heidi Elliott Bangor Savings Bank Jennifer Eriksen University […]

March 15 — Deadline to submit advertisements for the 2014-15 Franklin County Welcome Guide March 15 — 20th Annual Home & Leisure Show at Mt. Blue Campus March 20 — Business After Hours at Maple Valley Farms, Jay, 5-7 p.m. April 17 — Business After Hours at Kingfield Computers, Kingfield, 5-7 p.m.

The 2014-2015 edition of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Guide showcases the numerous assets and plentiful resources we have to offer in Greater Franklin County, including our Chamber Members. The Welcome Guide is a valuable tool used to highlight our region as an attractive place to live, work, play and do business! We […]

Don’t be fooled by fake IRS emails or letters FARMINGTON — Every year, taxpayers are bombarded with emails and letters claiming to be from the IRS and asking for personal information. The subject titles on many of these emails suggest the IRS is trying to contact you because they have a refund for you. These […]

UMF’s Spring Internship Fair Join us for our Spring Internship Fair! Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. UMF’s Olsen Student Center In the event of snow, the event will be held at the same time and in the same location on Friday, March 14. For students: This is an opportunity to come […]

Western Foothills Kids Association provides quality afterschool programming for students at four schools: Rumford Elementary, Meroby Elementary, Dirigo and Buckfield Middle schools. They focus on academic support and enrichment, health and wellness and cultural enrichment. WFKA uses extended learning opportunities to connect students to authentic experiences within their schools and communities. What does all this […]

Another Chamber benefit from YOUR River Valley Chamber of Commerce: As you know, the River Valley Chamber of Commerce produces the River Valley Directory — Four Seasons Guide annually. Over 10,000 are published and distributed throughout the seven State Information Centers in Maine, the Rumford Information Center and in relocation packets. If your business or […]

The annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the River Valley Chamber and the Mexico Fire Department, will take place on Saturday, April 19, throughout the towns of Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury and Rumford. Children ages seven to 12 may participate in this event. Clues for the hidden eggs will be broadcast […]